Committee Mission:

To bring together scientists, agencies, non-profit organizations, the public, and industry to generate ideas, execute programs and develop synergy to restore the native oyster population in the Lynnhaven River.

Primary Goals:

• Increase the number of reproductive native oysters in the Lynnhaven River
• Restore oyster reef habitat in the Lynnhaven River
• Protect the native oyster population in the Lynnhaven River
• Coordinate within committee to support and enhance all native oyster restoration projects in the Lynnhaven River

List of Projects:

• Community Oyster Gardening (citizen workshops & Taylor Float workshops)
• “Save Oyster Shell” for the Lynnhaven Program
• Living Shorelines in the Lynnhaven
• Oyster Reef Construction in the Lynnhaven 2009

Meeting Schedule:

All meet 10 am – noon at the Serpe Firm

February 26, 2010

May 21, 2010

October 29, 2010

Contact:
Please contact Laurie Sorabella at lauriesorabella@lynnhaven2007.com or 757-962-5398 if you wish more information or are interested in serving on the Oyster Restoration Committee.