Clamming with KELT!

Virtual Clamming Experience with Maine Shellfish Warden, Jon Hentz

Each summer, we love getting folks out in the clam flats at Reid State Park to learn the ins and outs of clamming. While we were unable to gather in person this year, we're bringing KELT's annual Clamming Day to you virtually!

Join us as Maine Shellfish Warden Jon Hentz demonstrates how to dig for clams. KELT's Project Coordinator, Ruth Indrick, will also walk you through a clam dissection, how water quality testing is done, and discuss green crabs on Maine's coast.

Time stamps for different subjects:
Intro to clamming with Jon Hentz - 0:00
Clam dissection with Ruth Indrick - 5:58
Sand worms with Jon Hentz - 10:25
Clamming safely and responsibly - 11:38
Water testing with Ruth Indrick - 14:58
Clam flat landscape and history - 20:48
Green crabs with Ruth Indrick - 22:02

This very special production was made possible by our wonderful volunteers, Jeff and Rosalind Benton.

Are you interested in getting started and buying your own clamming tools? If so, Shellfish Warden Jon Hentz recommends the following shops:

Newcastle Repair Shop
428 Jones Woods Rd.
 Newcastle
 207-586-5577

Ralph Colby
Rumerill Rd.
Wiscasset
207-720-0480

Andy Spicer
406 Middle Rd. 
Dresden
207-522-5305