The Brief
- Oyster River Ecology is working to restore a 10-acre area of the Manatee River East of I-75 with Oyster Rag Pots.
- Oyster Rag Pots are made by hand and then installed in the Manatee River. 10 months after installation, reef formations are thriving.
- Volunteers are needed to help with continued efforts. 500 Oyster Rag Pots will be handcrafted on Saturday, October 11th at Ft. Hamer Park.
Dating back to 1837, the Manatee River was once known as the “Oyster River” due to the large number of oyster beds lining the shore.
Harvesting, dredging, wastewater spills and changes to the area over nearly 200 years have left Manatee River a shell of its former self.
The non-profit Oyster River Ecology is working to turn that around.
Every week they get to work, putting together Oyster Rag Pots which are installed in the Manatee River. …