ORP is pleased to announce plans for National Oyster Week from August 1-6, 2023. Seafood lovers can get involved during National Oyster Week by frequenting their favorite shell-recycling restaurants throughout the DMV in support of its mission to restore the Chesapeake Bay and its native…

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18 Million Oysters Planted as part of Operation Build-a-Reef: Eastern Bay EASTON, MD, June 15, 2023 – Eighteen million oysters were planted on a sanctuary near Tilghman Point in Eastern Bay this Thursday as part of Operation Build-a-Reef: Eastern Bay. The planting was the culmination…

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June 7, 2023– Today, the Severn River Association (SRA) and the Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) planted 15 million juvenile oysters between the Route 50 and Naval Academy bridges as part of an ongoing effort known as “Operation Build a Reef: Severn River” to restore oysters…

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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, mission-ciritcal resource for ORP, and the best, most natural material used to rebuild reefs. That’s…

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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 to celebrate the women of ORP and their accomplishments. Incredible women are part of our…

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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 requested by COB Friday, March 10, 2023. Feedback should be submitted via email to Olivia…

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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 out and eat these at one of our Shell Recycling Alliance member restaurants. Whatever the…

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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 contributions of two outgoing members, Mr. Joe Jackins and Mrs. Karen Oertel, whose involvement with…

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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, creating habitat, or being darn delicious, oysters are incredible in SO MANY ways! Join us…

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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 new, limited edition brews that support planting oysters! Buy tickets today! When did you try…

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