Oysters Outcome:Logic & Action Plan
Chesapeake Bay Program partners have committed to taking a series of specific actions to support the management approaches guiding this outcome. These actions directly address the factors that could impact our progress. More information about performance targets and participating partners can be found in the complete Logic & Action Plan.
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2023
- Completed initial in-water restoration of the lower York River.
2022
- Completed initial in-water restoration of the upper St. Mary's River.
2021
- Completed initial in-water restoration of the Great Wicomico, Piankatank and Tred Avon rivers.
- Published NOAA Technical Memorandum (PDF) on research into ecosystem services provided by restored oyster reefs.
2020
- Completed initial in-water restoration of the Tred Avon River.
- Created restoration plans for the Great Wicomico, Manokin and St. Mary's rivers.
2019
- Completed oyster research and shared the results.
- Created restoration plans for the Piankatank and lower York rivers.
2018
- Completed initial in-water restoration of the Lafayette River.
- Created a restoration plan for the Lynnhaven River.
2017
- Created a restoration plan for the Lafayette River.
2016
- Considered the concerns of shell budget and hatchery capacity and how to address future issues.
- Worked collaboratively to promote efficient, streamlined permitting processes.
2015
- Completed initial in-water restoration of Harris Creek.
- Created restoration plans for the Little Choptank and Tred Avon rivers.
2013
- Created a restoration plan for Harris Creek.
2011
- Defined a successfully restored oyster reef via the Oyster Metrics Workgroup’s Oyster Restoration Success Metrics document.