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SMAC discusses York River, Mobjack Bay rotation and Yankee Tank reopening; some harvesters urge more working effort
Summary
SMAC discussed returning the York River to a three‑year rotation paired with Mobjack Bay management that could include Yankee Tank, and harvesters urged concentrated working effort to clear dense orange sponge and algal mats that impede harvesting.
Staff presented a work‑group recommendation to put the York River back on a three‑year rotational schedule with a Mobjack Bay component and to consider adding Yankee Tank or adjacent Mobjack areas to strengthen the Mobjack rotation.
Several harvesters who spoke during the meeting said parts of the Yankee Tank and nearby Mobjack areas are covered with orange sponge…
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