Organizations call on community to sponsor bushels of spat-on-shell The Severn River Association (SRA) and Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) today launched a campaign seeking community support to plant 10 million oysters in the Severn River this summer. The fundraising campaign, Operation Build-a-Reef, presents a unique opportunity…

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The US National Park Service is waiving entrance fees to all parks this Saturday to mark the kick-off of National Parks Week 2019. Whether it’s a picnic with friends featuring wild ponies and a dozen raw oysters on the shore of Assateague, or an open…

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Expands oyster recycling program to Maryland’s Harford and Howard Counties The Oyster Recovery Partnership’s shell recycling program has grown by 32 restaurants and two oyster farms this year, and now offers weekly collection service to establishments in Harford and Howard counties. The Shell Recycling Alliance…

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Wine Sales Support the Oyster Recovery Partnership The philanthropic wine company Proud Pour has to-date donated more than $6,500 to the Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP), the leading nonprofit working to rebuild the Chesapeake Bay’s native oyster population. Donations from the ongoing partnership have enabled the…

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Proceeds Support Oyster Restoration in the Chesapeake Bay Get ready for an evening of fresh oysters shucked by local farmers, seafood dishes from iconic restaurants, all-you-can-enjoy craft beer and wine, and live entertainment, all to benefit our Bay’s beloved bivalve! Hosted by the Oyster Recovery…

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Each oyster sold on Aug 5. will help plant 10 baby oysters Participating restaurants throughout Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C. will donate 10 cents from every oyster sold on National Oyster Day, Sunday, Aug. 5 to the Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP), the leading nonprofit working…

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August 1 Deadline to Register The Marylanders Grow Oyster program is in need of waterfront residents to help clean and protect cages of young oysters during their vulnerable first year of life. Managed by the Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) in conjunction with the Maryland Department…

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Oyster Recovery Partnership and Severn River Association Seek Community’s Support to Boost Planting to 50 Million Oysters Robert Lee, of the Oyster Recovery Partnership. Photo by: J. Henson The Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) and the Severn River Association (SRA) are seeking the community’s support to…

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In the fall and winter, my responsibilities as the Oyster Restoration Field Specialist for the Oyster Recovery Partnership shift from time aboard the Robert Lee planting vessel, to the research vessels Callinectes and Captain’s Lady, led by the University of Maryland’s Paynter Lab and local…

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Oyster Recovery Partnership Announces Top 10 Contributors The Oyster Recovery Partnership’s (ORP) shell recycling program collected a record-breaking 1,169 tons (33,400 bushels) of oyster shell from 340 member establishments throughout the Chesapeake Bay area in 2017, illustrating the increasing efforts and commitment of local businesses…

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