Partners & Advisors
Our Collaboration Network
Strategic Partners
Mid-Shore Community Foundation (MSCF)
Fiscal sponsor, grant administration, nonprofit administration, and advisor.
“Thanks to Buck Duncan and his amazing staff for incredible support!”
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Technical advice and guidance regarding oyster restoration, habitat restoration, and project planning.
“Grateful to Jay Lazar for his technical support...and enthusiasm...helping build our organization’s capacity.”
Shore Rivers
Wye Riverkeeper expertise, river health assessment, technical assistance.
“Ben Ford provides amazing support for us, the Wye, and his other river communities.”
Maryland Department of Natural Resources (MD DNR)
Restoration planning, sanctuary coordination, project authorization, and technical oversight.
“Shout out to Laurinda Serafin and Gina Hunt for their expertise and dedication to improving the Bay!”
Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP)
Restoration planning, technical guidance, and monitoring coordination.
“Incredibly lucky to be able to work with oyster restoration experts Olivia Caretti and Ward Slacum.”
Seed-to-Shuck Ventures
Shell procurement, hatchery coordination, spat-on-shell production, transportation, reef planting logistics, and implementation planning.
“Ricky Fitzhugh and Chris Wyer always go above-and-beyond!”
Funding and other Supporting Partners
Queen Anne’s County
Joining us in our mission to improve the health of an important local treasure – the Wye River
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Helping us play a bigger role in the Chesapeake Bay Plan by funding future plantings and supporting our reef monitoring program
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Allowing us to build capacity and reach more of our community
Local Foundations
Providing additional community-based funding that boosts our impact
Local Businesses – Hunters Seafood & Bennet Point General Store
Getting the word out through our displays and our amazing WROP hats (see Merch page)