A 30 in 30 For Oysters!

The Virginia Oyster Shell Recycling Program has been awarded a 30 in 30 Grant of $750 in the Recycling category. Our 30 in 30 Grant program focuses greater resources and attention on organizations and individual localities throughout the Commonwealth and how they are addressing the issues of litter prevention, recycling, waste reduction, beautification and education. These 30 in 30 Grants are made possible by Altria and MeadWestvaco.

The Virginia Oyster Shell Recycling Program (VOSRP) collects waste oyster shells from Virginia businesses and return it to the Chesapeake Bay as part of Virginia Oyster restoration efforts. Recycled shells will be used to create a natural hard substrate for wild, native oysters to attach. Funds provided by our 30 in 30 Grant will help purchase materials and supplies, including five-gallon buckets that will carry the VOSRP Logo, “Don’t Chuck That Shuck.”