Over the next couple of months, the Land Bank will be helping to remove the derelict oyster rearing gear from our tidelands at Crescent Beach Preserve. Bill and Char Bawden, who operate Judd Cove Oysters, spent 10 years putting in the gear, however they are transitioning to a new system that will utilize just a fraction of the area.
In the interest of clearing the gear from the near-shore area as quickly as possible, we have scheduled three work days and are inviting volunteers (like you!) to lend a hand.
The work is pulling sections of pvc pipe out of the sand and staging them in piles high on the beach to be loaded into a truck. We need to work with the tides, so please note the dates and times listed below. If you have questions, please give me a call at 376-3384. Also, if you know others who may wish to help, feel free to pass this message along.
NOTE: Do not attempt to remove any of the gear prior to our scheduled work day(s). The Bawden’s will be on site to direct our efforts and be sure that we do not disturb the oyster growing areas currently in use.
Many thanks, and hope to see you there!
Saturday, February 6th 1-4
Saturday, February 20th 1-4
Saturday, March 6th 12-3
Ruthie Dougherty
San Juan County Land Bank
350 Court Street #6
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
360-378-4402 360-298-0052
rdougherty@rockisland.com
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Kim Secunda, '09 Beach Watcher from Orcas, has been working closely with Ruthie on this project, and is currently researching proper disposal of the toxic PVC pipes. Kim is hoping a lot of fellow Beach Watchers will be able to come out for one or more of the work days.
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