Establish 2.5 acres of new oyster reef, construct and plant 200 reef balls, and place 5.5 million young oysters in the Lynnhaven River. The project will be conducted in partnership with Lynnhaven River NOW oyster reef construction, enhancing the population of native eastern oysters and engaging approximately 500 volunteers in a wide array of hands-on oyster restoration activities.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants
Project Title: Restoration of the Eastern Oyster in the Lynnhaven River (VA)
Organization:
Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Inc.
Project ID:
0603.18.062270
Description:
Award Amount:
$199985.97
Location:
Western Branch of the Lynnhaven River; Virginia Beach, Virginia