Little Choptank (Maryland) Oyster Restoration Blueprint
A plan to restore the oyster population in the Little Choptank River.
Description
The Little Choptank River Oyster Restoration Tributary Plan provides a blueprint for restoring the oyster population in the Little Choptank River. It details the restoration site selection process, and describes the reef construction, seeding and monitoring required to bring the Little Choptank in line with the oyster metrics definition of a successfully restored tributary. It calls for restoring 440 acres of oyster reefs in the Little Choptank sanctuary, and includes:
- A description of the process used to develop the tribtuary plan,
- A map showing which areas of the river are targeted to receive plantings of reef material and oyster seed,
- A needs analysis for oyster seed and substrate,
- A cost analysis, and
- A plan to implement, monitor and track progress of the restoration sites.
Category: Management Plan