The Draft Oyster Environmental Impact Statement was published Oct 17, 2008. The pros and cons of both the foreign oyster (Crassostrea ariakensis) and the native oyster (Crassostrea virginica) are laid out in a 1,500-page study. After a 60-day public comment period ending Dec 15, 2008, officals hope to decide on a recommendation next spring, when the final version of the report is due.
