Dynasplint colleagues restore oysters to the Chesapeake Bay
Twenty four Dynasplint Colleagues set out on Monday, August 17th to join hands with the Cheasapeake Bay Foundation, http://www.cbf.org/, in preparing oysters for the larvae-setting process.
Following a quick introduction to the LEEDS Certified CBF building, colleagues boarded the work boat for the 40 minute trip to the Restoration Center. Upon arrival, a staffer explained that a single oyster filters 50 gallons of water a day and is crucial in cleaning up not only the Chesapeake Bay, but the rivers and creeks that flow into it. . Without hesistation, colleagues pulled on gloves, grabbed shovels and began the hard work of scooping up oysters mixed with other particulate and shaking them to screen out exess matter. The shells are used to house the larvae, or spat, allowing it to attach securely and grow into a mature, water- filtering oyster.
In the end, over 14 tons of shells were prepared that will create approximately 1.5 million baby oysters used on a restoration reef in the local area. Tired, and beyond sweaty from the shimmering heat, colleagues left with a sense of community and accomplishment for giving back and helping to restore water of the Chesapeake and its tributaries the way it ought to be! Way to go DSI colleagues.