Description of the 70 Indian River/St. Lucie Shellfish Harvesting Area

Shellfish Area 2-Digit # & Name: 70 Indian River/St. Lucie

Map Number(s): 70

County(s): Indian River, St. Lucie

Brief description of extents: All waters of the Indian River north of the A1A (Seaway Drive) bridge at the Fort Pierce Inlet and south of the State Road 60 bridge at Vero Beach.

Types of shellfish present: Clam

Current classification effective on: June 18, 1997

Description of Management for Closures and Acres:

7001 Indian River/St. Lucie approved: Closed during emergency conditions, including hurricanes, tropical storms, sewage discharges, red tides, and illnesses. 2,025 acres.

7005 Indian River/St. Lucie restricted: Closed during emergency conditions, including hurricanes, tropical storms, sewage discharges, red tides, and illnesses. 4,055 acres.

Indian River/St. Lucie prohibited: 4,955 acres.