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WE’RE HIRING WATERMEN Let’s work together to grow Maryland’s oyster production and improve our coastal resources and economy. Please fill out this form to let us know what opportunities you’re…
Read MoreOperation Build-a-Reef: Severn River
Build-a-Reef Severn River began in 2018 in partnership with the Severn River Association and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The purpose is to leverage grassroots community support to help…
Read MoreOperation Build-a-Reef: Eastern Bay
Build-a-Reef Eastern Bay began in 2022 in partnership with ShoreRivers and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Our collective goal is to support the restoration of 100 million oysters in…
Read MoreMGO Coordinator Resources
The MGO program would not be successful without dedicated and passionate coordinators and coordinator groups, thank you! Helpful information and program resources are linked below. If you have questions or…
Read MoreStart MGO in Your Watershed
ESTABLISH THE MGO PROGRAM IN YOUR AREA ORP welcomes new Chesapeake Bay tributaries into the MGO program! Any new waterway must fall below a salinity boundary along the southern shore…
Read MoreOYSTER RECOVERY PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCES TOP 10 OYSTER SHELL RECYCLERS FOR 2022
ORP’s Shell Recycling Alliance is comprised of Bay-friendly businesses who go above and beyond, dutifully recycling oyster shells to be used in Bay restoration efforts. Shell is an increasingly limited,…
Read MoreCelebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science in 2023 (and every day!)
The world needs Science, and Science needs Women! While there is still a lot to be done to achieve true gender equality in science, we want to take this day…
Read MoreFeedback requested by COB March 10: Oyster Restoration & Harvest BMP Expert Panel Report
The second report from the Oyster BMP Expert Panel for oyster restoration and harvest practices is now available for review on the Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP) website. Written feedback is…
Read MoreCelebrating National Oyster Rockefeller Day
If you’re like us, you love any excuse to eat oysters, especially Chesapeake Bay-harvested bivalves! National Oysters Rockefelllar Day is the perfect excuse to try a new recipe, or get…
Read More2023 Board Update
As we embark on another exciting year, we thank ORP’s Board of Directors for their steadfast service in support of Chesapeake Bay oyster restoration efforts. We also recognize the significant…
Read MoreWinter Oyster Webinar (WOW) Series presented by MOM’s Organic Market RETURNS for 2023!
This winter, embrace that Hygge lifestyle and nerd out on all things bivalve! Learn all about the mighty oyster from the comfort of your warm, cozy home. Whether filtering water,…
Read MorePherm Announces 1st Phestival, Exclusive Interview with Founders!
ORP sat down with Billy Abbot and Henry Jager, the founders of Pherm Brewing Co., to learn where the idea for their first Oyster “Phest”ival originated and chat about two…
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