A pilot scale oyster reef was installed in Lemon Creek Park, and was the first of its kind in Staten Island. Multiple studies were done in the vicinity indicating that oysters can survive and thrive in this part of Raritan Bay. This project was a pre-cursor to the Living Breakwaters Project and undertaken with support from the Office of Storm Recovery.

YEAR INSTALLED

2017

NYC BOROUGH

Staten Island

WATERWAY

Princess Bay

FUNDING

Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery (GOSR)

PARTNERS

The Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery (GOSR)
New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
Richmond County Yacht Club

PRESS COVERAGE

SI Live
Waterfront Alliance