2024 Oyster Restoration Symposium
Oyster restoration organizations from across the country are invited for a day of collaboration and connecting. Join us to talk about your organization, share best practices, and discover future partnerships.
Friday October 25th
Registration Starts at 8:00AM
9:00AM - 4:30PM
New England Aquarium, Boston Ma
Details
When
Welcome reception:
Thursday, October 24th | 6-8PM at ROW 34
Symposium:
Friday October 25th | 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Where
New England Aquarium, Boston Ma
Travel Information
Program Information
8:00 - 9:00 AM Registration
9:00 - 10:00 AM Welcome and Guest Speaker - Dr. Rachel Smith (UC - Santa Barbara)
10:00 - 10:15 AM Break
10:15 - 11:15 AM Round Table #1
Topics
Building Capacity
- Public education initiatives
- Advancing literacyResearch and Monitoring
- Best practices for reef restoration
- Alternative reef structuresCommunity Engagement through Citizen Science
Finding Funding Opportunities
- Government
- Sponsorship
- Grants
- Individual donationsPartnering with Local Governments
11:15 - 11:30 Wrap Up
11:30 - 12:30 PM Lunch
12:30 - 2:00 PM Round Table #2 - Deeper Dive into topics from morning session
2:00 - 2:30 PM Report Out
2:30 - 2:45 PM Break
2:45 - 3:45 PM Guest Speaker and Closing Remarks
3:45 - 4:30 PM Reception
Meet Our Guest Speakers
Who’s Coming
Questions? Contact Liv Woods, Executive Director at Mass Oyster Project