FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:  Nan Steedley, (251) 433-2428
(251) 331-0651 (Cellular)

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has closed shellfish growing waters in Mobile County. Areas I, II, III and VII are closed. This includes Cedar Point, Portersville Bay, Heron Bay, Dauphin Island Bay, Bon Secour Bay and Grand Bay.

The order by State Health Officer, Dr. Scott Harris, closed harvesting on May 10, 2025. The order was issued as a result of possible bacteriological contamination of the oyster beds due to recent heavy rainfall and potential sewage discharge.

ADPH will continue to monitor bay waters and the shellfish.  Harvesting can be resumed as soon as areas meet acceptable bacteriological criteria.

For additional information concerning the closure, contact Nan Steedley, ADPH, at (251) 433-2428 or (251) 331-0651.

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5/12/25