Fishermen report mud‑blister worm infestation and heavy silt after dredging; jury discusses disaster declaration and requests further study Fishermen and oyster growers described a surge in mud‑blister worm infestations and heavy silt in Calcasieu Lake after a dredging incident, reporting unsellable oysters and declines in fishing; jurors discussed asking Wildlife and Fisheries for investigation and filing an agricultural disaster declaration to attract state and federal attention.

Fishermen are sounding the alarm over a surge in mud-blister worm infestations and severely damaged oyster beds in Calcasieu Lake following a controversial dredging incident.

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