Community fundraiser plants 16.9 million water-filtering oysters in Annapolis, MD river ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 23, 2020) — The Severn River Association and Oyster Recovery Partnership today celebrated the planting of 16.9 million juvenile oysters in the Severn River, funded through the Operation Build-a-Reef campaign. The grassroots fundraiser…

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The Bay Paddle Presented by Flying Dog Brewery Kicks-off Summer Fundraising Effort ANNAPOLIS, MD (Wednesday, July 1, 2020) – Annapolis native Chris Hopkinson today announced that he will attempt an ambitious 240-mile journey from Havre de Grace, MD to Virginia Beach, VA atop a 14-foot…

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Make Father’s Day gift-giving more meaningful by shopping the oyster neckwear collection, a collaboration with The QG. Dad will appreciate a stylish cravat that’s also good for the Bay! Limited quantities are available – only about 25 neckties and 17 bowties are left so purchase for…

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The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting us all, but especially Maryland’s seafood industry. We’re proud of the fact that half of our board – eight members – are watermen, retailers, aquaculture leaseholders, and restaurateurs. That means the same people who make ORP’s strategic decisions about oyster restoration,…

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The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting us all, but especially Maryland’s seafood industry. We’re proud of the fact that half of our board – eight members – are watermen, retailers, aquaculture leaseholders, and restaurateurs. That means the same people who make ORP’s strategic decisions about oyster restoration,…

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The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting us all, but especially Maryland’s seafood industry. We’re proud of the fact that half of our board – eight members – are watermen, retailers, aquaculture leaseholders, and restaurateurs. That means the same people who make ORP’s strategic decisions about oyster…

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Now, more than ever, watermen, oyster farmers, restaurants and suppliers need our help. During this time, many of us are seeking a taste of normalcy, a taste of what we know and love, and for a lot of us, that’s the local catch. We’ve compiled a few simple ways below that you can support your neighborhood seafood restaurants, markets and suppliers at a…

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Just like you, we’re concerned and taking all of the necessary precautions to prevent the COVID-19 outbreak. Specifically, we have suspended shell recycling operations, and will not be hosting or or promoting any events through early May, at a minimum. At this time, oyster planting season is…

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The Oyster Recovery Partnership’s shell recycling program has grown by 26 restaurants over the past year, boosting collection totals and the capacity for Chesapeake Bay oyster restoration projects. “We’re fortunate that the Shell Recycling Alliance continues to grow as local businesses and individuals come to…

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  Announcing the Chesapeake Bay Oyster-Themed Necktie Collection Proceeds Benefit Oyster Restoration. Special Collaboration with The QG. Limited Release, Only 100 Ties Available. Part Botticellian masterpiece, part luxury, part great cause, this Chesapeake Bay oyster-inspired neckwear collection arrives just in time for Easter, Baltimore’s premier “Bourbon…

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