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A Community-based Restoration Program

The South Carolina Oyster Restoration and Enhancement Program (SCORE) is a community-based habitat restoration and monitoring program of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. SCORE allows community volunteers to work with scientists to restore and monitor oyster habitat along the South Carolina coast.

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2009 Fall Volunteer Opportunities

Alright Ladies and Gentleman we have big plans in the way of restoring oyster habitat next spring/summer, so in anticipation for this we are planning a very busy Fall bagging season! We need all the help we can get so if you are able to donate some time to one of the listed opportunities please join in on the fun!!! As Always Volunteers Rock our Oyster beds!

Scheduled Shell Bagging Events

Date	Time	Unless otherwise specified all events are at Fort Johnson Marine Center
Nov 3	2:30-4:30
Nov 13	3:00-5:00
Nov 14	10:00-12:00

Please sign up so we will know who/how many to expect. Call or email Michael Hodges (843) 953-9241 hodgesm@dnr.sc.gov or Holly Nettles (843) 953-9057 nettlesh@dnr.sc.gov

Please wear sturdy shoes or boots (no flipflops, crocs). You will get dirty so dont wear your best clothes! We supply all equipment, gloves, water, bugspray. It's helpful if you bring a refillable water bottle.

To schedule a bagging for your community group or class please contact Michael Hodges at hodgesm@dnr.sc.gov or Holly Nettles at nettlesh@dnr.sc.gov

Water Monitoring- With all of our current and future reef growth we always need new volunteers to monitor our sites! If interested please contact Holly Nettles at nettlesh@dnr.sc.gov or 953-9057