your donation helps build a more resilient city
Billion Oyster Project restores oyster reefs and reconnects New Yorkers to the Harbor across all five boroughs.
Reef Restoration
Building and maintaining oyster reef structures throughout New York Harbor — over 200 million oysters restored and counting.
Student Education
STEM curriculum reaching 66,000+ students across NYC public schools, connecting classroom learning to real-world restoration science.
Volunteer Engagement
11,000+ volunteers contribute each year through shell collection, reef installation, and shoreline cleanups.
Shoreline Resilience
Oyster reefs reduce wave energy and protect shorelines, building natural storm surge barriers for coastal communities.
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Leadership Development
Join a network of environmental leaders, scientists, educators, and policy makers working to restore the urban ocean.
Want to Name an Oyster Reef in Someone's Honor?
Give a gift that lasts for generations. Donors of $2,500 or more can dedicate their oyster reef to a loved one, a team, or in memory of someone special. Your donation comes with:
Personalized certificate with reef location
GPS coordinates of your named reef
Annual updates on reef health and growth
Recognition on our Reef Dedication Wall
donate & dedicate
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TO REDEEM: Select $2,500 or more on the donation form and we'll reach out to you directly to complete your dedication.
donations at work
see the impact
Your support powers every part of our mission, from restoring oyster reefs and advancing harbor science to educating students and scaling restoration across New York Harbor.
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Students engaging in hands-on restoration work alongside our team
Harbor School students in action
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Teamwork at the shell pile creating reef balls
