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Oyster Recovery Partnership Inc

Oyster Recovery Partnership Inc

Annapolis, MD 21401
Tax ID23-7204806

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About this organization

Revenue

$6,352,334

Expenses

$6,256,450

Website

oysterrecovery.org

Mission

Plan, Promote Implement Science-Based Sustainable Shellfish Restoration, Aquaculture, And Wild Fishery Activities To Protect Our Environment, Support Our Economy Preserve Our Culture Heritage

About

OYSTER RECOVERY AND HABITAT CREATION IN MARYLAND:OYSTER RECOVERY PARTNERSHIP UNDERTAKES A SYNCHRONIZED OYSTER RECOVERY EFFORT. LEVERAGING THE RESOURCES AND CAPABILITIES FROM ALL THE PARTNERS AND USING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE 2008 OYSTER ADVISORY COMMISSION REPORT AND THE CHESAPEAKE BAY PROGRAMS OYSTER MANAGEMENT PLAN, THIS PROJECT BEGINS TO IMPLEMENT THE BAY WIDE STRATEGY TO RESTORE OYSTERS AS IDENTIFIED IN THE PRESIDENTS EO 13508 STRATEGY AND TO IMPLEMENT THE MD GOVERNORS OYSTER RESTORATION PLAN. MAJOR ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE: 1) CONTINUED MULTI-YEAR RESTORATION PROCESS OF TARGETED LARGE SCALE RESTORATION AND ENFORCEMENT, 2) CONDUCTING RESTORATION IN TARGETED TRIBUTARIES USING SPAT ON SHELL, NATURALSET, AND ALTERNATIVE SUBSTRATE AS APPROPRIATE, 3) ESTABLISHING AND APPLYING COMMON MONITORING PROTOCOLS TO EVALUATE PROJECT PERFORMANCE AND 4)EXPANDING AQUACULTURE INITIATIVES. UP TO 750 MILLION SEED OYSTERS PRODUCEDAT STATE HATCHERIES WERE PLACED IN TARGET TRIBUTARIES TO ACCELERATE RECOVERY. FOLLOW UP MONITORING OF OYSTER HEALTH AND DISEASE PRESSURE, REEF ASSOCIATED FISHES, AND NEARBY SHALLOW WATERS WILL BE CONDUCTED TO EVALUATE SUCCESS OF EACH TECHNIQUE. THE REEFS ARE EXPECTED TO IMMEDIATELY BE AMONG THE LARGEST CONTIGUOUS OYSTER REEFS IN CHESAPEAKE BAY. SHELL RECYCLING: TO SUPPORT THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES SHELL COLLECTION PROGRAM, THE OYSTER RECOVERY PARTNERSHIP INITIATED A SHELL RECYCLING PROGRAM TO COLLECT DISCARDED SHELL FROM RESTAURANTS, CATERING BUSINESSES AND SEAFOOD WHOLESALERS. SHELL IS A VITAL MATERIAL NEEDED FOROYSTER RECOVERY ACTIVITIES.ELECTRONIC HARVEST REPORTING: UNDER CONTRACT FROM THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, ORP MANAGED A PROGRAM TO DEVELOP A ROBUST ELECTRONIC REPORTING AND HAILING SYSTEM TO TRACK AND INCREASE THE ACCOUNTABILITY OF CRAB HARVESTS. SINCE THEN, MORE THAN 200 WATERMEN HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “To plan, promote and implement science-based and sustainable shellfish restoration, aquaculture and wild fishery activities to protect our environment, support our economy and preserve our cultural heritage.”.

When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “To plan, promote and implement science-based and sustainable shellfish restoration, aquaculture and wild fishery activities to protect our environment, support our economy and preserve our cultural heritage.”.

  • The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as MD.
  • The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2020 is 24.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $95,884.
  • The CEO compensation policy within the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and approval.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 18 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1972.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $1,722,970 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $62,903 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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