Each beach MUST receive TWO clean toxin screenings before they are allowed to be opened. The state is opening them as quickly as they can. Some beaches are affected far more by the toxins than others. The warm water we had raised the toxin levels more than usual. Combine that with the high fat content (where the toxins are stored) of razor clams, prolonging the amount of the time they hold onto the toxins, and you get beaches closed longer than usual. The toxin levels are decreasing and we should see more beaches opening later in the spring if this trend continues.

Copalis was hammered the last few weeks with higher than normal turn outs. If we want opportunities on it through the spring, we need to save some quota for later digs.