The McDowell FoundationPasco County • Scallop Conservation • Clean Water
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Free Scallop Sorter Program
A branded outreach tool that helps people remember: “If it fits through, let it grow.”
Why it works
- Makes conservation visible and memorable.
- Gives new scallopers and kids an easy rule of thumb.
- Pairs perfectly with handouts, QR codes, and marina displays.
How to explain it
- This is a voluntary conservation guide, not a legal minimum-size rule.
- Check scallops while still in the water.
- If it fits through, release it alive where you found it.
Where to use it
- Boat ramps
- Marinas and bait shops
- Community festivals
- School and youth outreach
Real bay scallop image: NOAA/NMFS/SEFSC via Wikimedia Commons.