Classified Shellfish Growing Waters

General information on the classification of growing waters, sample lab submission forms, and instructions on proper use of sampling bags

Alaska Aquaculture Permitting: The Alaska Aquaculture Permitting portal is a resource for potential and existing aquatic farmers in Alaska.

DEC FAQ: Classification of Commercial Shellfish Growing and Harvest Areas: Guidelines for establishing and classifying commercial shellfish growing and harvest areas.

Lab Sample Submission Forms (DEC Environmental Health Laboratory): Forms for properly submitting your water samples to the Environmental Health Lab for the classification of growing and harvest waters.
Whirl-Pak Bag Instructions for Water Sampling: View this video for instructions on how to use a Whirl-Pak bag correctly for water sampling.