Oyster Blog

Oyster Restoration Update – June 2026

Oyster planting season is off to a strong start, with nearly 200 million young oysters planted in sanctuary reefs and…

New Partnership Publication! Lessons from a decade of large-scale oyster restoration 

ORP is proud to share our recent peer-reviewed scientific publication, Tributary-scale oyster reef restoration in Harris Creek, Maryland: lessons from a decade of…

Earth Day 2026: Celebrating the Top Shell Recycling Alliance Contributors

This Earth Day, consider that oyster shell is an increasingly limited but mission critical resource for Chesapeake Bay recovery efforts.…

PRESS RELEASE: Sparrows Point Container Terminal Project Partners with Oyster Recovery Partnership to Remove Derelict Fishing Gear from Upper Chesapeake Bay

ORP is partnering with Tradepoint Atlantic and local watermen on a derelict fishing gear removal effort in the upper Chesapeake…

A Banner Year for Maryland Oysters — and What Comes Next

2025: A Banner Year for Maryland Oyster Restoration 2025 marked a historic year for oyster production in Maryland. Preliminary results…

Press Release: Chesapeake Oyster Week 2026

ORP is excited to announce the return of Chesapeake Oyster Week (ChOW), running March 20–31. This 12-day celebration invites seafood…

2026–2030 Strategic Plan

Introducing ORP’s 2026–2030 Strategic Plan ORP is excited to announce the release of its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan. The plan reflects…

2026 Board of Directors Update

Board Transitions: Honoring Service and Welcoming New Leadership ORP is grateful for the leadership, expertise, and commitment of our Board…

Announcing Paul Schurick’s Retirement

Honoring Paul Schurick’s 12 Years of Leadership at Oyster Recovery Partnership After twelve years of dedicated service, Paul Schurick will…

A Bay Lover’s Guide to #GivingTuesday 2025

This #GivingTuesday (December 2, 2025), your choices can make waves for the Chesapeake Bay. Every action — big or small…