Orleans Pond Coalition

Orleans, Massachusetts

Dedicated to the health of Orleans waterways for over 20 years.

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Mass Oyster Volunteering

A New Volunteer Opportunity.

Mass Oyster is seeking a few more volunteers.  Are you interested?

They are partnering with the Wellfleet Shellfish Department to utilize their 2022 recycled oyster shells in bags as cultch in the harbor.

Volunteer Description:

The bags will be placed in the ‘set’ zone of the Wellfleet Harbor to promote natural spat recruitment. Like a quick-start habitat, these bags will help establish new beds in the intertidal area. Project will be using plastic (industry standard) and biodegradable (eco-friendly) materials on two different sets to monitor and perform a study.  Each process will take place outdoors at the Wellfleet Transfer Station.  Each shift will be ~3 hours.  Each process is done by two people.

Available days/Times                                            

  • Friday April 14th 9am – 12pm
  • Saturday April 15th 9am-12pm
  • Saturday April 15th 12pm-3pm
  • Sunday April 16th 12pm-3pm
  • Monday April 17th 11am – 2pm
  • Tuesday April 18th 11am – 2pm

Please let us know if you are interested, fill out the form below, and we will forward your details to Mass Oyster.

For Mass Oyster Recycling in Wellfleet

About Orleans Pond Coalition

Orleans Pond Coalition, Inc. is a volunteer organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the saltwater estuaries and freshwater ponds and lakes of Orleans. Our work includes offering educational programs to encourage mindful land use practices, sponsoring water quality research, working with community, regional and state organizations to formulate constructive policies to protect our … Learn More

Our Mission

Orleans Pond Coalition is dedicated to the protection and health of our shared watersheds, estuaries, ponds and lakes.

Orleans   Pond   Coalition
PO Box 2485
Orleans, MA 02653

info@orleanspondcoalition.org

OPC is a volunteer organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the saltwater estuaries and freshwater ponds and lakes of Orleans, MA.

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