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NOAA's National Weather Service Maryland Department of Environment Partnership Improves Shellfish Harvest Management

During the first two weeks of the program, the number of
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When rainfall exceeds the threshold amount in the areas of
concern, MDE closes harvesting waters for three days to allow water quality to
return to acceptable levels. "Rainfall
accuracy affects the safety of our product as well as our bottom line. The
new system is a major improvement over the old method and is extremely
important to my company as well as those who support our industry at the
Maryland Department of Environment. We appreciate the efforts of everyone who
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Data from NOAA's Multisensor Precipitation Estimates (MPE) are now being
provided by the National Weather Service Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center
in State College, Pa."
"A partnership between state and federal government agencies that helps
produce economic benefits for an important industry demonstrates an essential
component of NOAA's mission to serve society's needs for weather and water
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"This is an excellent example of multi-government cooperation and how one
agency can help another without costing the taxpayers additional money," said
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"By giving our
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productive shellfish harvests, while safeguarding public health.

MDE's Shellfish Certification Section uses 24-
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pollution runoff and decide if shellfish harvesting waters should remain open
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"Maryland is pleased to be the first state
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(See link below) Prior to using this
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