Weekend razor clam digs approved

Razor clam digs at Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks beaches have been approved for March 16-17 — the weekend of Ocean Shores’ annual razor clam festival.

Digging is allowed at the following beaches and afternoon low tides, according to state shellfish manager Dan Ayres:

March 16, Saturday, 3: 43 p.m.; 0.3 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis

March 17, Sunday, 4: 43 p.m.; -0.2 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

Copalis Beach extends from the Grays Harbor north jetty to the Copalis River, and includes Ocean Shores, Oyhut, Ocean City and Copalis areas. Mocrocks Beach is located between the Copalis River and the southern boundary of the Quinault Indian Reservation — just south of the Moclips River — and includes Iron Springs, Roosevelt Beach, Seabrook, Pacific Beach and Moclips. Twin Harbors Beach extends from Cape Shoalwater to the south jetty at the mouth of Grays Harbor.