Delaware Bay Oyster Shell Deficit Reduction Via Post Consumer ...
Delaware Bay Oyster Shell Deficit Reduction Via Post Consumer Recycling Program
Delaware Bay Oyster Shell Deficit Reduction Via Post Consumer Recycling Program Jeff Long, Watershed Outreach Specialist January 24th, 2017 2
What we will talk about?
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My happy place
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Deficits and Solutions Issue: There is not enough oyster shell returned to the Delaware Bay. The availability of shell is a major constraint on oyster population health and restoration efforts, where shell is a critical component of project design/construction. Goal: Develop a recycling program addressing shell shortages in the Bay and to build greater awareness of local shellfish as a key resource. Environmental Benefits: ∙ improve water quality via the oyster’s filtration (10‐50 gal water/day/adult) ∙ reduce erosion particularly in low energy areas by using shells in living shorelines ∙ create habitat for marine species in oyster beds ∙ reduce Bay acidification with PH buffering action of oyster shell ∙ sustain oyster population‐a major fishery in the Delaware Bay
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“Shells are the currency for oyster success.” -Jim Wesson, Virginia Marine Resources Commission
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How is it accomplished?
straight ard ess that ates on a dshake.
5, not 12. Somebody remember this!
1. Slurp: Outreach Hits and Misses o joined, and who didn’t…
2. Collect: Getting Set Up Intern
Truck Lift 9
2. Collect: Getting a Handle on Volume
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2. Collect: Routes-High and Low It’s about the volume, baby
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3. Prep and SMA • • • •
Internal Requirements Who we Approached Area Curing Time
Credit: Shaun Bailey
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For us right now, Goldilocks!
3: How Much?
2 Bushels to Bags to Linear Feet Fifty tons
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4. Reuse: Bagging
Into something like this…..
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5. Ultimately, Benefit! Utilization in Living Shorelines: Promote higher abundance and diversity of organisms Keep pace with sea level rise Filter pollutants from the water Allow for natural soil/sand movement Maintain critical spawning habitat
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Let’s Collaborate Jeff Long Watershed Outreach Specialist (302) 655-990, x106 │ DelawareEstuary.org Connecting people, science, and nature for a healthy Delaware River and Bay
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Delaware Bay Oyster Shell Deficit Reduction Via Post Consumer Recycling Program Jeff Long, Watershed Outreach Specialist January 24th, 2017 2
What we will talk about?
3
My happy place
4
Deficits and Solutions Issue: There is not enough oyster shell returned to the Delaware Bay. The availability of shell is a major constraint on oyster population health and restoration efforts, where shell is a critical component of project design/construction. Goal: Develop a recycling program addressing shell shortages in the Bay and to build greater awareness of local shellfish as a key resource. Environmental Benefits: ∙ improve water quality via the oyster’s filtration (10‐50 gal water/day/adult) ∙ reduce erosion particularly in low energy areas by using shells in living shorelines ∙ create habitat for marine species in oyster beds ∙ reduce Bay acidification with PH buffering action of oyster shell ∙ sustain oyster population‐a major fishery in the Delaware Bay
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“Shells are the currency for oyster success.” -Jim Wesson, Virginia Marine Resources Commission
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How is it accomplished?
straight ard ess that ates on a dshake.
5, not 12. Somebody remember this!
1. Slurp: Outreach Hits and Misses o joined, and who didn’t…
2. Collect: Getting Set Up Intern
Truck Lift 9
2. Collect: Getting a Handle on Volume
10
2. Collect: Routes-High and Low It’s about the volume, baby
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3. Prep and SMA • • • •
Internal Requirements Who we Approached Area Curing Time
Credit: Shaun Bailey
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For us right now, Goldilocks!
3: How Much?
2 Bushels to Bags to Linear Feet Fifty tons
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4. Reuse: Bagging
Into something like this…..
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5. Ultimately, Benefit! Utilization in Living Shorelines: Promote higher abundance and diversity of organisms Keep pace with sea level rise Filter pollutants from the water Allow for natural soil/sand movement Maintain critical spawning habitat
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Let’s Collaborate Jeff Long Watershed Outreach Specialist (302) 655-990, x106 │ DelawareEstuary.org Connecting people, science, and nature for a healthy Delaware River and Bay
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