Locally raised oysters being "planted" in West River

Oysters are an important natural resource. They filter the water and oyster reefs provide habitat for other aquatic life. Sadly, the number of oysters in the Bay is near 1% of the historic levels. West/Rhode Riverkeeper is partnering with Project Oyster West River (POWeR) to help bring more oysters to our rivers.

POWeR works with local citizens and groups to grow oysters from spat (baby oysters) in order to place them in non-harvested reefs in the West River. If you would like to learn more about POWeR or become an oyster gardener, please visit their website, http://www.westriveroyster.org