Projects
-
Overcoming Impediments to Shellfish Aquaculture through Legal Research and Outreach
Legal and permitting issues are consistently ranked as a critical impediment to domestic aquaculture development. The shellfish industry is growing in coastal areas, which are home to more than half of the population of the continental United States. A variety of legal conflicts can arise as states seek to encourage the development and expansion of shellfish aquaculture. The regulatory landscape facing the aquaculture industry can also be confusing and complicated.
In 2017, the National Sea Grant College Program funded a multi-institutional, national collaboration to examine impediments to shellfish aquaculture across the United States. Project partners include attorneys from the:- National Sea Grant Law Center
- Rhode Island Sea Grant Legal Program, Roger Williams University School of Law
- Virginia Coastal Policy Center, William & Mary Law School
- Carl Vinson Institute of Government, University of Georgia
- California Sea Grant Program
-
-
In collaboration with shellfish industry members and the wider Sea Grant network, the Project Team identified eight priority legal and policy barriers or success stories that would benefit from the development of case studies.
Overcoming Impediments to Shellfish Aquaculture through Legal Research and Outreach: Case Studies
Download Full Case Studies Report
- Case Studies Story Map
- Individual Case Study files
The Effects of the Endangered Species Act on Shellfish Aquaculture in New Jersey
Shellfish Aquaculture Permitting Under NWP 48
Overcoming Impediments to Shellfish Aquaculture: Access to Public Boat Launches
Legal Influences on Shellfish Aquaculture Nursery Facility Siting in Rhode Island
Guidance Materials on Starting or Expanding an Aquaculture Operation in Virginia
Managing Use Conflicts on the Lynnhaven River
Growing Oysters in Georgia: An Overview of the Legal Framework
Molluscan Shellfish Aquaculture in Federal Waters of the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone
- Vacatur of NWP 48 in Washington: Insight and Implications
In July 2020, NSGLC prepared a summary of the litigation concerning the permitting of shellfish aquaculture under Nationwide Permit 48 (NWP 48) in the State of Washington. See case study Shellfish Aquaculture Permitting Under NWP 48 above to learn more about NWP 48 and navigating Army Corps of Engineers’ permitting procedures.
Download Vacatur of NWP 48 in Washington: Insight and Implications
Law on the Half Shell Podcast
On November 5th, 2019, we launched the 8-episode podcast series “Law on the Half Shell,” where we delve into the “who, what, where, and why” of shellfish aquaculture and the legal challenges that can impede the industry’s development.
For more information on the podcast series or to listen, visit our Podcast webpage.
Summer Webinar Series 2019
In July and August 2019, we hosted a 5-part webinar series to highlight the work of this collaborative project.
For more information, visit our Summer 2019 Webinar Series page.
Questions About Projects?
Have questions or comments about projects at the National Sea Grant Law Center?
Feel free to contact us!
Call or fax us at:
662-915-7775
662-915-5267 (fax)
