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Cedar Island Oyster Co. Aquaculture Lease Modifications

Description

The oyster company wants to modify two CRMC aquaculture leases in Point Judith Pond to switch from bottom gear to floating gear, and plans to pursue the change through CRMC.

Impact summary

Floating gear could change the look and use of the lease sites in Point Judith Pond but keep a working oyster farm viable.

Applicant

Name: Cedar Island Oyster Co. (John and Cindy West)

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 1
Total mentions: 1

Last discussed Mar 3, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Mar 3, 2026

Harbor Management Commission - Mar 3, 2026

The oyster company wants to modify two CRMC aquaculture leases in Point Judith Pond to switch from bottom gear to floating gear, and plans to pursue the change through CRMC.

Related issues (1)

Blue Acres Aquaculture Lease Reconfiguration

A Point Judith Pond oyster farm says bottom-culture habitat is fading and wants to switch to floating gear to stay viable. It's a preliminary pitch; the change would need to go through CRMC.

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