Oyster Reefs in the York River
The 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement set a goal to restore oyster reefs in 10 tributaries by 2025. Virginia finished that work in the Lafayette, Piankatank, Great Wicomico, and Lynnhaven rivers, the lower York River, and a bonus tributary, the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River.
Together, Virginia partners restored nearly 600 acres of oyster reefs. NOAA works with Virginia, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on this restoration.
In the book
"Oyster reefs are being restored in the lower York River, beside Yorktown."
Learn more: Chesapeake Bay Program — oyster restoration
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