Alabama Oyster Community Meeting to be Held September 9

The Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will host an oyster meeting on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 1-3 p.m. at the Bayou La Batre Community and Senior Center located at 12745 Padgett Switch Road in Irvington, Alabama.

The focus of the meeting will be to update the community about MRD activities related to the management of Alabama's oyster fisheries and to receive public input.

During the meeting, MRD representatives will:

Provide a summary of recent oyster restoration projects

Review 2026 oyster reef survey results

Review the reef grid system and online data dashboard

Review check-in/check-out procedures at the Oyster Management Station

Discuss season dates and areas open for public harvest

Show oyster harvester education video for harvesters needing recertification

If Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations are needed, please contact Jason Herrmann at jason.herrmann@dcnr.alabama.gov or (251) 861-2882. Requests should be made as soon as possible but at least two days prior to the scheduled meeting.

ADCNR promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama's natural resources through four divisions: Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. Learn more at http://www.outdooralabama.com.