Honoring the economic and cultural value of Rhode Island's shellfish
Learn how to shuck an oyster with minimal effort – and without hurting yourself in the process! Bob Rheault, executive director of the East Coast Shellfish Growers Association, demonstrates. Produced by the Rhode Island Shellfish Initiative.
How do you create a comprehensive plan for state shellfish resources that is not only effective and efficient but reflects the needs of government, industry and community groups? Find out through this new film series: Making the Magic.
The SMP is the state’s first comprehensive plan for the management, protection and enhancement of shellfish resources; since plan adoption in 2014, more than 70 percent of SMP recommendations have been, or are being, implemented.
This effort is part of the Rhode Island Shellfish Initiative. The Initiative recognizes the economic and cultural value of shellfish to Rhode Island. Through it, state agencies, industry, academia and community partners will further efforts to sustainably manage local shellfish stock, promote economic growth and jobs, and celebrate Rhode Island’s unique food cultures.
On May 1st, 2016 from 12PM to 6PM the South County Oyster Festival will take place at the Towers in Narragansett (35 Ocean Road Narragansett) sponsored by the Matunuck Oyster Bar. There will be food, live music, adult beverages and a shucking contest.
Tickets are $20 before April 29 or $25 at the door.
For more information and to purchase tickets click here.
The South County Oyster Festival will take place on May 1st at the Towers in Narragansett. The festival is sponsored by the Matunuck Oyster Bar to benefit Dylan Murano and Childhood Apaxia.
“The Oyster Festival will have a rock climbing wall from Rock Spot Climbing sponsored by BankRI. There will also be a silent auction with many great items including a complete wedding package, signed Patriots items, and much more. To visit the GoFundMe page for Dylan Murano click here.”
For tickets and more information click here.
“Want to grow the hippest, healthiest food going? Perhaps you want to become the most sustainable farmer on the planet. Or maybe you just want to make a couple bucks working on the water.”
Bob Plain will be taking Dr. Dale Leavitt’s Applied Shellfish Class and will be using his blog Narragansett Bay Blog to share what he learns in the class.
To view the Narragansett Bay Blog click here.