Sign up for Follow the Shell Friday here at the LBT Field Station using this link: LBT Marine Education Field Station: Follow the Shell Friday (signupgenius.com) Fun for all ages!
The township’s oyster shell recycling program began in 2017. In collaboration with several local organizations and restaurants, we work to collect old oyster & clam shells to use in restoration projects in and around LBI. These projects focus on growing the oyster population in the bay, and maintaining coastal resiliency by protecting our shores & bay islands. Scroll below to see updates and participating LBI restaurants!
In December 2023, LBT DPW dropped 10 tons of cured shell from 2022 to the Barnegat Oyster Collective! This contribution of recycled shell is for the NJ COASTAL Project, an initiative dedicated to promoting aquatic habitat on shellfish leases and enhancing water quality throughout the Coastal Bays of New Jersey.
At the last 2023 Commissioner meeting, Kyle Gronostajski and Joe Mangino presented a check to the Township in support of the shell recycling program and the LBT field station’s programming for Follow the Shell. Commissioner Lattanzi accepted the check on behalf of the town. Thank you to our generous partners.
shell collecting truck!
oyster grow bag!
oyster reef restoration set up
bags of shell placed to protect the marsh
buckets of collected shell!
Current Participating Restaurants
Below are all of the restaurants that have worked with our Oyster Shell Recycling Program. Buckets of oyster & clam shells are collected to use for restoration projects in the bay. Check them out to get some good eats while supporting our project!
Click to go to their websites!
Past Participating Restaurants
