In celebration of NC Oyster Week, please join the federation in assessing the development of shoreline oyster reef and salt marsh restoration projects at Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve. Salt marsh and reef restoration, through our living shoreline projects, provide habitat, decrease erosion and improve water quality. No special skills or knowledge are required. You will receive the basic training needed. Salt marsh monitoring will include estimating how much and what kind of vegetation is growing in the restored area and using survey equipment to measure the shoreline profile changes. Oyster monitoring will include opening up shell bags from the reef, measuring and counting oysters, and identifying other organisms. This monitoring enables us to evaluate the restoration projects’ progress and report these findings to the permitting agencies and funding sources. We will also be cleaning up marine debris from the marsh as we work. All project supplies and equipment as well as snacks and refreshments will be provided. There are no restrooms at the site, but a porta-pottie will be available. This project is made possible through support by our members, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and Pew Charitable Trust.