Harris Creek (Maryland) Oyster Restoration Blueprint
A plan to restore the oyster population in Harris Creek, a tributary of the Choptank River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Description
The Harris Creek Oyster Restoration Tributary Plan provides a blueprint for restoring the oyster population in Harris Creek. It details the restoration site selection process, and describes the reef construction, seeding and monitoring required to bring Harris Creek in line with the oyster metrics definition of a successfully restored tributary. It calls for restoring 377 acres of oyster reefs in Harris Creek, and includes:
- A description of the process used to develop the tributary plan,
- A map showing which areas of the creek are targeted to receive plantings of reef material and oyster seed,
- A needs analysis for oyster seed and substrate,
- A cost analysis, and
- A discussion of monitoring, implementation and progress tracking.
Category: Management Plan