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November 17, 2008
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Outdoor Central.com News Network Is Now On MySpace.com
August 28, 2008
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Volunteers Construct Oyster Reef Near Ravenel Bridge
June 9, 2008
More than 70 volunteers devoted a hot Saturday morning to construct a new oyster reef at the future site of the Memorial Waterfront Park near the base of the Ravenel Bridge in Mt. Pleasant.
The project was part of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Oyster Restoration and Enhancement Program (SCORE), which depends on the cooperative work between scientists and volunteers to restore and enhance oyster habitat through the construction of oyster reefs at designated areas. The volunteers, ranging in age from 6 to 60 years, built the reef in less than one hour with recycled and bagged oyster shells placed along the intertidal zone at the Memorial Waterfront Park, which is set to open in May 2009.
The oyster reef, which contains about 100 bushels of oyster shells, will help to promote the recruitment of larval oysters and create a habitat where they can grow and thrive. In addition to providing a protective area for juvenile marine species, oyster habitats improve water quality by filtering up to 50 gallons of water a day and serve as natural buffers that can protect shorelines from erosion.
This particular oyster restoration and enhancement project location evolved when 10-year-old Reid Darby, of Mt. Pleasant, developed the idea for a school science project. Darby, who attends James B. Edwards School, also sought and won approval by the Mt. Pleasant Town Council for the oyster reef construction at the Memorial Waterfront Park. Reid also hopes to establish an additional oyster shell recycling station at nearby Patriots Point.
Since the SCORE program was established in 2000, more than 6,000 volunteers have contributed more than 20,000 hours to help to create and monitor 146 reefs at 33 different sites along the coast of South Carolina. According to Nancy Hadley, SCORE coordinator for DNR, “Without consistent support from our volunteers, we would not have the ability and manpower to successfully create as many reefs as we have to-date. We are thankful for the hands-on support from the coastal communities which makes this program successful.”
The SCORE program hosts year-round volunteer opportunities including shell recycling, shell bagging, water monitoring, and the actual reef building. Placing the shells in mesh bags helps ensure that the shell will stay in the correct location on the shoreline. There the shells attract larval oysters that attach to the substrate and grow to form living habitats for other species such as shrimp, crabs and fish. As filter feeders, oysters filter as much as 50 gallons of water each day, controlling algal blooms and improving water quality in the process.
The SCORE work establishes a stewardship connection between the community and the oyster resource, and allows volunteers to enhance their knowledge base of the importance of oyster habitats in our coastal ecosystem.
DNR depends on the public’s involvement to recycle oyster shells and the SCORE program helps to promote shell recycling. All of the shells that are recycled and donated to DNR are placed back into the estuarine environment, and greater awareness of the need to recycle shells cannot be overstated. During the 2007- 2008 oyster recycling season, more than 15,000 bushels of oyster shells were recycled. Since 2000, the DNR’s Recycling and Restoration Program has received more than 64,700 bushels of oyster shells from the public.
The public is encouraged to recycle shells at any of the 19 oyster shell recycling drop-off locations that are found along the coast.
For additional information on the SCORE program contact Hadley at (843) 953-9841.
DNR protects and manages South Carolina’s natural resources by making wise and balanced decisions for the benefit of the state’s natural resources and its people.
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Welcome To The New & Improved Outdoor Central.com News Network
May 17, 2008
Hi and welcome to the new and improved Outdoor Central.com News Network website.Â
We are excited to bring to you a whole new look with added extra’s, including Discussion Group Forums, the iCaught It / iShot It Image Gallery (where you and fellow users will soon be able to upload your latest catch or kill). There are viewer polls, and we’ve even included an Video Network on OutdoorCentral in partnership with YouTube, (again where you and fellow users can upload and submit your latest hunting or fishing videos), as well as a new sitewide search option so you can find specific information on exactly what you are looking for, and so much more.
We have also sectioned out the website to make your viewing a much easier, pleasant, and a personalized experience.
In the fishing section, you will find feature stories, including photos, fishing reports, and Fish & Game rules and regulations.
In the hunting section you will find feature stories including photos, hunting reports, and the latest Fish & Game rules and regulations.
In our Outdoor Recreation section, you will find the latest news on ATV/ORV riding trails and regulations. Upcoming cycling events and trail openings, canoeing and kayaking adventures and events taking place throughout the nation, stories and tips on camping, hiking, backpacking, and even stories about wetlands, WMA’s and refuges.
We have also included a new section on Parks. Here you will find information on “What’s Happening” in your local area federal and state parks, such as park sponsored fishing tournaments, educational opportunities, and any other number of outdoor related events.
Again, we have added two other new sections while we were at it. They are Outdoor Kids, and Outdoor Women sections. Here you will find the latest news on what kids activities are going on in your area, local educational opportunities for women, etc. These should both prove to be very informative and popular sections that you will want to check almost daily.
New in all of our articles, we have included the ability to vote on the article, and/or leave a comment on the article. This will help others to find the most popular articles with simply one click, and to interact with others about the article and its information in the comment section and forums. Also new, you can even sign up to have news stories sent directly to your email, either by section, or ALL newly posted news stories.
We truly hope you enjoy the new look and features. Be sure to let us know what we can do to improve the website even further, and don’t forget to tell your friends about our new and improved website!
PS - While you’re thinking about it, why don’t you send us a couple of photos of you with your latest catch or kill. We’d like to feature your photos in our iCaught It / iShot It Image Gallery. Send those pics to odcbiz@yahoo.com.
Thanks for your support and we’re looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Jeff Hord / ODC Editor
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