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James, Rappahannock rivers partially closed to shellfish harvesting over contamination fears

A portion of the James River north of the James River Bridge was closed to shellfish harvesting Friday by the Virginia Department of Health because of contamination by floodwaters. That includes “that portion of the lower James River and its tributaries” upstream from the bridge to the northernmost point of the Hog Island Wildlife Management Area, according to a health department news release. . ....

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