2025 marked a defining moment for the Chesapeake—and for everyone who believes in the power of oysters to restore it.
After decades of work, ORP and its partners completed Maryland’s ambitious 10-year restoration strategy – oyster populations fully restored in five Bay tributaries. This achievement, unprecedented in scale and impact, garnered national attention and demonstrated that large-scale oyster restoration is key to the health of our Chesapeake Bay.
Beyond this historic achievement, ORP continued to strengthen the Bay through efforts that:
- Replenished public oyster fishery reefs at record scale
- Advanced aquaculture and sustainable fishing
- Expanded shell recycling
- Engaged thousands of people through statewide events
THE BAY'S FUTURE DEPENDS ON WHAT WE DO NEXT. MAKE A YEAR-END GIFT TODAY!
