Posts by Allison Albert Guercio
Behind the Scenes: Completing the Manokin Oyster Sanctuary
Photo Credit: Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Winn Brewer The late August announcement by Governor Wes Moore marked a historic milestone: Maryland has completed its commitment to restore oyster populations…
Read MoreMeet Brine: The Perfect Pour for Oysters
Just in time for oyster season comes a wine made with the Chesapeake in mind. Brine, from Old Westminster Winery, is a crisp, refreshing white in the style of Vinho…
Read MoreBanjo-Pickin’ Crabs, Oyster Pirates & Billy Strings: A Baygrass Q&A with Producer Ron Katz
Grab your lawn chair and mark your calendar—Baygrass Festival returns September 20–21, 2025 and we couldn’t be more excited! With bluegrass pickin’, Chesapeake flavors, and a shoreline backdrop that can’t…
Read MoreClearing Derelict Crab Traps from the Bay
Every year, thousands of blue crab traps are lost in the Chesapeake Bay. Storms, boat traffic, and everyday wear and tear can separate traps from their buoys. Once lost, these…
Read MoreJuly 2025 Oyster Restoration Update
This year’s oyster planting season has been one of the most ambitious in ORP’s history. Since mid-April, our team has worked in close partnership with state and federal agencies, local…
Read MoreBourbon That Gives Back to the Bay
We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership with Redwood Empire Whiskey to support oyster restoration right here in Maryland! For every bottle of Screaming Titan Wheated Bourbon sold in the…
Read MoreIntroducing the Schurick Shuck Truck & Trailer!
Get excited, oyster lovers—there’s a new set of wheels hitting the road, and she’s built to spark curiosity, conversations, and action. We’re thrilled to introduce the Schurick Shuck Truck &…
Read MoreA Historic Moment for Oyster Recovery in Maryland!
The Millard Tawes, a former Maryland State buoy tender with deep maritime roots, has officially been put back into service—this time, in support of Maryland’s oyster restoration initiatives. The Tawes…
Read MoreBUILDING A BETTER WAY TO TRACK SEAFOOD SALES IN THE CHESAPEAKE BAY
Accurate seafood purchase and sales reporting is essential for managing sustainable fisheries. Across the Chesapeake Bay, seafood dealers use a variety of methods to report transactions, some of which can…
Read MoreTop 10 Shell Recycling Alliance Restaurants of 2025
ORP’s Shell Recycling Alliance is comprised of Bay-friendly businesses that go above and beyond, dutifully recycling oyster shells to be used in Chesapeake restoration efforts. Shell is an increasingly limited,…
Read MoreCelebrate Chesapeake Oyster Week – March 21-31!
Join the Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) in celebrating Chesapeake Oyster Week, March 21-31! This week-long event, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Maryland’s Best program, shines a spotlight…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: Derelict Gear Project in Severn and South Rivers
Thousands of Abandoned Crab Pots, Other Derelict Gear, Targeted Local Watermen Using Grappling Hooks to Retrieve Lost Gear Annapolis, March 4, 2025 —The Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) has launched a…
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