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The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary works to restore the health of the Delaware River and Bay—an environment on which millions of people, wildlife, and plants depend.
Oyster shells are important for baby oysters and the entire aquatic ecosystem. Oysters are ecosystem engineers and a keystone species in the Delaware Bay. These awesome shellfish not only filter our water but oyster reefs are important habitat for lots of local wildlife. By returning oyster shells back to the Delaware Bay we can create habitat for juvenile oysters to settle on. We need to put our recycled oyster shells into bags to use in local living shoreline installations. The process is time-consuming, so we need volunteers like you! It is a little messy and a bit physical, so be prepared!
Who: Anyone age 15 or over! (Children under 18 need parental consent prior to participating, and those under 16 would need a parent present during the event)
What: Putting recycled oyster shells into bags for use in Delaware Bay shoreline restoration projects.
What to Bring: Weather dependent clothing, close toed shoes, gloves (if don't have your own, we'll have some available), water, and snacks
Please contact Leah Morgan (lmorgan@delawareestuary.org) for any additional questions.
