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  1. Recent Stories

Tagged Stories: "Oyster Restoration"

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Chesapeake Stewardship Partnership News Restoration Spotlight Travel, Recreation and Culture Watershed Science Wildlife

Eight out of 10 reefs are now restored in Chesapeake Bay tributaries

June 6, 2024

Over 1,500 acres of oysters have been planted in Maryland and Virginia over the past 10 years

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The world’s largest oyster restoration project is completed in Virginia

December 2, 2021

Restored reefs bring both ecological and economic benefits

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Hard-hit oyster growers see silver lining in restoration

January 28, 2021

A program is buying unsold shellfish to bolster oyster reefs

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Chesapeake Bay nonprofits lend a helping hand to oyster aquaculture industry

December 15, 2020

Restaurant restrictions continue to plague a budding industry

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The highs and lows of Maryland’s oyster aquaculture industry

December 8, 2020

Maryland’s budding aquaculture industry faces barriers to expansion and implications from COVID-19

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Chesapeake Bay educators continue to hone their skills virtually

November 20, 2020

NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office releases webinar series for environmental educators

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Progress continues for oyster reef restoration

June 24, 2020

Maryland, Virginia release updates on efforts to restore oyster habitat and populations

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All ten tributaries chosen for oyster restoration efforts

August 13, 2019

Manokin River becomes final selection under Watershed Agreement outcome

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Should restored oyster reefs be opened to harvesting?

April 16, 2019

Oyster sanctuaries continue to be a debated issue

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The latest Bay Barometer tells a cautionary success story about Bay restoration

April 2, 2019

The Chesapeake Bay Program's annual report includes climate change impacts for the first time

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