In November, the second oyster reef planting took place as part of the COASTAL project, a multifaceted, partner-driven initiative that supports local aquaculture producers by farming for restoration.
District staff and interns assisted Kristin Adams, COASTAL Project Coordinator, with 2025 summer spat counts for the COASTAL Project.
Students and staff from Stockton University and OCSCD conducted aquatic habitat monitoring as part of the COASTAL RCPP project.
The COASTAL RCPP Project has officially begun with conservation practice implementation underway. Through this USDA-NRCS funded partner-driven project, nine participating aquaculture producers have acquired disease resistant, diploid oyster spat on shell and have moved it onto their in-water farm lease to begin the grow-out process.
For additional information or questions about the project or outreach events, please contact Kristin Adams, COASTAL Project Coordinator at kadams@soildistrict.org or 609.991.1455