OLYMPIA - Clam diggers got the go-ahead to proceed with an evening razor-clam dig starting Saturday, Nov. 14. Tentative dates have also been announced for upcoming digs in December and January.

Twin Harbors will open for digging Nov. 14-17, while Long Beach, Copalis and Mocrocks are scheduled to open Nov. 14-16. Kalaloch Beach will be open for digging on Monday, Nov. 16 only. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) gave final approval after a series of marine toxin tests confirmed the clams were safe to eat.

Digs at all beaches will be held on evening tides, with digging restricted to the hours between noon and midnight. The National Park Service approved the one-day dig at Kalaloch Beach, located within Olympic National Park, to coincide with those at the other beaches. 

Montesano, WA - A workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. November 19 will follow-up on issues previously identified.  An “alternatives” report will be presented.  If you cannot attend the workshop, please send comments.  Comments received before November 30 will be considered at the planning team’s next meeting.   Please check the webpage regularly, particularly before workshops. 

Brian, Hovis, Parks Planner, said that at this stage, the planning team suggests potential alternative approaches to address the various issues and concerns raised by people in stage one. No preferred alternative is established; rather this is an opportunity to understand the range of possibilities.