CBOCS - Committees
Chesapeake Beach Oyster Cultivation Society (CBOCS) Committees
Boardwalk preparation
post the Marylanders Grow Oysters (MGO) signs
identify all areas where water depth suitable and number the slips
Buoyant Oyster Cultivation System (BOCS) deployment
learn how to attach BOCS to boardwalk and assist others with task
need boats
develop YouTube video on how to deploy BOCS
Water sampling / monitoring
collect weekly/biweekly water samples and deliver to water treatment plant
take periodic Secchi disk readings
Volunteer coordinator
keep track of volunteers, number of hours worked, who is on what committee, scheduling duties and resolving scheduling conflicts.
Beach Elementary committee
Business participation committee
actively solicit participation by local business owners
Oyster delivery and planting committee
help organize the delivery and warehousing of oysters if needed, distribution, and planting.
BOCS patrol
daily/weekly visits to boardwalk to verify that BOCSs are secure and accounted for
Weatherize BOCSs
twice per year (April & November)
need boat
develop YouTube video on procedure
Fishing Creek oyster reef committee
Work with MD DNR in finding suitable sites in Creek for planting
developing alternative planting options (i.e., putting down shell)
Contact CBOCS: CBOCS@chesapeake-beach.md.us
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