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Comment on draft menhaden plan; public hearing in Northumberland County Sept. 19

VMRC press release: 2026 Winter Dredge Survey Shows Improved Blue Crab Abundance in Chesapeake Bay

The blue crab population has declined 25% according to latest dredge survey results

VMRC Votes to Close Winter Dredging, Finalizes Crab Pot Season

July 22: VMRC’s Shellfish Management Advisory Committee meeting

VMRC to take action on Chesapeake Bay menhaden fishery; public engagement requested (and encouraged)

Menhaden study legislation filed for 2024 GA session

Lancaster County proactively reaching out to new owners of waterfront property

Residents of Hague: Comments sought on oystering app to VMRC

Pending oyster ground applications on the NNK

VMRC seeks public comments on proposed changes to striped bass, blue crab fishery, and crab dredging regulations

Fish On! June 2-4 are free fishing days

VMRC takes action on crab taking vis a vis winter dredge survey

Crab population on the rebound according to 2023 winter dredge survey

June 8 Crab Management Advisory Committee