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April 21, 2008

Shellfishing industry gets $400,000 boost

Local oyster growers and researchers gathered on the public docks in Wickford this morning for an announcement of $400,000 in federal funding to bolster Rhode Island's shellfishing industry and preserve coastal resources.

U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured the funding. A statement from Reed's office said he believes sustainable aquaculture is good for the environment, good for the state's economy and can help improve water quality.

Read more about the funding and Rhode Island's shellfishing industry later today on projo.com and in Tuesday's Business Section.

-- Journal Business Editor John Kostrzewa

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