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Shellfish
In Puget Sound, 257,000 acres are managed for commercial shellfish harvest, but 13 percent of this area is closed due to water pollution caused by fecal bacteria. Pollution Identification & Correction programs, improved agricultural practices, and septic system operation and maintenance programs have resulted in the largest gains in water quality and upgraded shellfish harvest areas. Community-led efforts have increased local participation in restoration, routine water quality monitoring identifies what’s working to reduce pollution, and coordination with agricultural partners improve manure handling practices.