Fw: Volunteer with us to restore our oysters!

[Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition]

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On Monday, June 15, 2026, 4:46 PM, Noelle Finlay <noe...@scccl.org> wrote:

Want to help restore our shorelines? 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 at Parris Island.

Join us to restore oyster reefs across our coast! Register Here South Coast Program Manager, Bob Crimian, carrying a Manufactured Wire Reef (MWR) unit at Parris Island. 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, deploy them onto the shoreline, and finally lock them in with rebar. We will have two 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 Parris Island Boat Ramp, 21 Marina Blvd Thursday, June 25th 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Friday, July 10th 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Help restore our oysters! 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, Support Our Work Coastal Conservation League 131 Spring Street Charleston, SC 29403 United States  (843) 723-8035 © 2026 Coastal Conservation League. All rights reserved.