Partners & Advisors

Mid-Shore Community Foundation

Mid-Shore Community Foundation (MSCF) is our fiscal sponsor. They provide administrative support and all donations towards our program are made to MSCF, a 501(c)3, and placed into a fund that they manage for our use. This allows us to focus on oyster restoration and allows donations to be tax-deductible. https://www.mscf.org

Thanks to Buck Duncan and his amazing staff for their support!

Seed to Shuck Ventures

Seed to Shuck Ventures has grown the oyster spat-on-shell (SOS) for our program. They have supported our efforts through selecting SOS with high-concentrations of growth and providing additional substrate for enhanced oyster growth. They will also be partnering with us to monitor growth and survival rates of the oysters we have planted. Seed to Shuck is interested in using our project as a model for their collaboration with additional community oyster restoration projects. https://seedtoshuck.com

A big thank you to Ricky Fitzhugh and Chris Wyer and their team for going above and beyond!!

Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

We have worked closely with the Maryland DNR. The DNR has encouraged our efforts and provided guidance as to our oyster planting locations that are historically strong oyster beds for best restoration results.

Shout out to Chris Judy and Laurinda Serafin of the DNR’s Shellfish Unit for their expertise and dedication to improving the Bay!