Central California
We conducted intensive field monitoring of oysters and environmental factors in San Francisco Bay and Elkhorn Slough, and worked closely with oyster restoration end-users in these estuaries. We carried out site evaluations at these two estuaries, scoring sites for the restoration potential and conservation value. The following documents relate to this project:
April 2013 Mid-Project Workshop Summary (PDF)
Early feedback from end-users (PDF)
West Coast
We evaluated oyster populations and environmental stressors at bays along the West Coast, from southern California to British Columbia. We conducted additional site evaluations at San Diego and Newport bays in southern California, and Coos Bay and South Slough in southern Oregon. The following documents relate to this project:
2015: Guide to Olympia Oyster Restoration and Conservation (including 2 Appendices)
Detailed Excel site evaluation table for San Diego Bay, California (accompanies Appendix 1)
Detailed Excel site evaluation table for Newport Bay, California (accompanies Appendix 1)
Detailed Excel site evaluation table of South Slough/Coos Bay, Oregon (accompanies Appendix 2)
Site Evaluation Tool
We provide an Excel file that can be used by anyone, anywhere to assess the restoration potential and conservation value of sites for Olympia oysters.
