SEASON UPDATE May 28, 2008 Contact: Dan Ayers, (360) 249-4628 Razor clam season closed until fall The 2007-08 razor clam season officially closed with the last dig of the season held May 24. Over the summer, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife staff will conduct its annual stock assessment of razor clam populations and monitor for marine toxins on each of the beaches the department manages. In September, a series of public meetings will be held to discuss findings and seek input on the structure of the 2008-09 season, which is expected to start in October 2008. Other Razor Clam and Shellfish Resources: Razor Clamming in Washington State Domoic Acid Levels in Coastal Shellfish Shellfishing Beach Maps and Regulations DOH Marine Biotoxin Bulletin (Beach closure listing due to red tide and other marine toxins) Fishing in Washington Regulation Pamphlet and Emergency Rule Changes