Eelgrass Seed Gluing Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteer Seed Gluers Needed

Join our Soundkeeper team and coalition partners for three days of hands-on eelgrass restoration!

Eelgrass plays a crucial role in marine ecosystems by providing habitat for fish and shellfish. It improves water quality by filtering out excess nutrients, reduces erosion by stabilizing the seabed, and sequesters carbon, helping to combat climate change.

Help us restore eelgrass beds through the SEAS method (Seeds of Eelgrass Attached to Shellfish) in areas of the Sound where it once flourished! This approach employs biomimicry, allowing clams to help bury eelgrass seeds in the seafloor. To ensure their successful deployment in the wild, thousands of eelgrass seeds will need to be carefully glued to live clam shells.

Volunteer Shifts

FULL: Monday, Nov. 4 from 8am-12pm
FULL: Monday, Nov. 4 from 1pm-5pm
FULL: Friday, Nov. 8 from 8am-12pm
FULL: Friday, Nov. 8 from 1pm-5pm
FULL: Saturday, Nov. 9 from 8am-11am

Location

Cedar Island Marina, Clinton, CT

Please register for a day and time slot below. We can accommodate up to 10 volunteers for each shift. There is no requirement to stay for the full 4 hours. Coffee, juice, and snacks will be provided.



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