Fw: Volunteer Opportunity: Living Shoreline Build at Parris Island

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From: Noelle Finlay <noe...@scccl.org>

Sent: Friday, May 1, 2026 at 06:38:34 PM EDT

Subject: Volunteer Opportunity: Living Shoreline Build at Parris Island

Want to help restore our oysters? Join the Coastal Conservation League, the South Carolina Oyster Recycling and Enhancement (SCORE) program, and the Sustainability Institute to deploy Manufactured Wire Reefs that will become Oyster Reefs.

Join us to restore oyster reefs at Parris Island! Register Here What's Happening? Join the Coastal Conservation League, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources SCORE program, and the Sustainability Institute to create Oyster Reefs! This will be done through the deployment of Manufactured Wired Reefs (MWRs), that will be an alternative substrate for oyster larvae to land grow on. Volunteers will help load up MWRs on boats, deploy them onto the shoreline, and finally lock them in with rebar. We will have four days of volunteer events coming up that are open to the public!   Oyster reefs are crucial to our estuaries - supporting many recreationally and commercially important fish species, birds, mammals, and, of course, humans! On top of this, one adult oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water in a day helping keep our waterways clean. Oyster reefs also protect our shorelines from erosion and flooding by breaking up wind and wave energy and supporting our salt marsh habitat. Volunteer Opportunity Dates We will be building oyster reefs at 21 Marine Boulevard, Beaufort, SC in May, June, and July!   Tuesday May 12th 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM   Thursday, May 28th 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM   Thursday, June 25th 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM   Friday, July 10th 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM What to Bring Yourself, a friend, your family, and anyone who wants to help Wear closed-toed shoes (no crocs or sandals) Wear clothes that can get dirty and are appropriate for that day’s weather Bring a water bottle (refill station on-site) Sunscreen Gloves, snacks and water will be provided.  This is a great way to get outside and help keep our waterways clean and healthy!   Thank you for restoring our oyster reefs, Donate 131 Spring Street | Charleston, SC 29403 (843) 723-8035 © 2026 Coastal Conservation League. All rights reserved.