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Permits Available

Resident Beach, Recycling Center and Shellfish Permits Now Available Online or through Mail-In Program

The Town of Brewster has begun processing new 2024 resident Beach Parking, Recycling Center and Recreational Shellfish permits as of... more ››

Mill Pond

Update on Mill Pond Water Levels & Herring Run

Water levels are currently extremely high in the Mill Ponds due to a combination of an obstruction between Lower and Upper Mill that backed... more ››

Aquaculture

Upcoming Forums to Discuss Brewster’s Aquaculture Regulations

The Town of Brewster’s Natural Resources Department will be holding two discussion forums on April 10 and April 30 on possible updates to... more ››

Littleneck

Spring 2024 Ellis Landing Littleneck Schedule

The littleneck beds off Ellis Landing will be open for harvest starting April 7 through April 13.  Please bring a valid recreational... more ››

Natural Resources Department

Mooring Renewal Final Deadline – April 1, 2024

The April 1st deadline for 2024 mooring permit renewal without the $20.00 late fee is fast approaching.

Kayak rack

Kayak Rack Lottery Reminder - Deadline March 1, 2024

A reminder for residents that the deadline for 2024 kayak rack lottery applications is March 1, 2024.  Applications can be... more ››

Kayak rack

Kayak Rack Lottery Deadline – March 1, 2024

The deadline for the 2024 kayak rack lottery is fast approaching.  Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2024. ... more ››

Oyster Harvest

Super Bowl Oysters – Monday February 5

The Town of Brewster will host another oyster harvest day on Monday, February 5 at Mants Landing.  The beds will be open from 1:00 pm until... more ››

Oyster Sunday

Final Oyster Sunday – January 21

The Town of Brewster will host the last Oyster Sunday of this season on January 21 at Mants Landing.  The beds will be open from 12:45 pm... more ››

Kayak Racks

2024 Mooring Renewal & Kayak Rack Lottery Deadlines

Mooring RenewalsThe deadline for renewing mooring permits in the Town of Brewster is February 15, 2024.

Oyster Harvest

Holiday Oyster Harvest – December 23

The Town of Brewster’s holiday oyster harvest at Mants Landing will take place on Saturday, December 23, from 12:45 PM - 3:30 PM. Please... more ››

Fresh From WHOI: How to Shuck An Oyster

From the Newsletter: "Shucking an oyster can be intimidating. But with the right tools and a bit of instruction, you can master it! Let... more ››

Photo by Chris Miller. Brewster Residents gather around open oyster cages under a clear blue sky.

Oyster Harvest Dates in December 2023

The Natural Resources Department is happy to report that the Town of Brewster’s Oyster harvest at Mants Landing will continue into December!

Food drive

Oyster Sunday Annual Food Drive 2023

On Sunday, November 19 at Mants Landing, from 8:00am-11:30am, the Brewster Natural Resources Department will be accepting non-perishable... more ››

Oyster Sunday

Oyster Sunday - October 22

A reminder that the Town of Brewster’s first Oyster Sunday is October 22 at Mants Landing, with the beds opening from 10:30am-1:00pm. 

Oyster Sunday

Oyster Sunday Schedule

FINAL OYSTER SUNDAY: JANUARY 21 12:45 PM until stock runs out. 

AmeriCorps Volunteer

Department of Natural Resources Welcomes New AmeriCorps Volunteer

The Town of Brewster Department of Natural Resources has a long history of partnering with AmeriCorps and is excited to welcome Savannah... more ››

Shellfishing

Update: Brewster Shellfish Areas Reopen

We are pleased to announce that shellfishing is now permitted again in the Town of Brewster. The flats have been reopened, and shellfishing... more ››

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