Boston Harbor Islands - Volunteer - Eel Grass

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I am on a mailing list from CPT.Robs (seal dive charters) and I received this email today about volunteering for harvesting/planting of Eel Grass.

I have copied the email below along with the links. I have no other info on this project other than whats in the email and website.

Just thought someone else may be intrested.....___________________



-----Original Message-----
From: Rob Kenney [mailto:robert_kenney@verizon.net]
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 6:17 PM
To: Elizabeth Deane
Subject: Attention divers and dive clubs

This was passed on to me from the boston Harbor National Parks they need
some help. The dates and contact information are all listed below, hope
to see you there.
Captain Rob

CALLING ALL DIVERS: The Boston Harbor Islands national park area is
hosting a conservation project which includes an eel grass restoration.

Volunteer divers are needed to assist with underwater plantings.
Dive dates are in June, July, Aug and Sept. 2006.

PLEASE FORWARD TO ALL FELLOW DIVERS - THANK YOU!

Diver volunteer dates are listed below. Attached is information
regarding the Boston Harbor Islands eel grass initiative.

Please see the state website for registration information. Additionally,
there will be an on-site registration so that diver's volunteer efforts
can be recognized by the Boston Harbor Islands national park area.

http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dmf/programsandprojects/hubline/eelgrass.htm

Date Day of week Task Help
needed

June 1(2) Thur/Fri Harvest eelgrass
Divers
(up to 6), + 1 bundler on boat

June 3(4) Sat/Sun Plant eelgrass
Divers
(2?) + lots of tie-ers on shore

June 15(16) Thur/Fri Harvest same
as above

June 17/18 Sat/Sun Plant (frames) same

July 11(12) Tues/Wed Harvest same


July 13(14) Thur/Fri Hand plant
divers (up to 6)

July 19(20) Wed/Thur Harvest flowering shoots Divers (up
to
6)

Week of Aug 21 flexible Restring PVC frames Shore
help
(up to 15)

Sept. 12(13) Tues/Wed Harvest
Divers
+ bundler


Sept. 14(15) Thur/Fri Plant (frames)
Divers
(2)

Sept. 18(19) Mon/Tues Harvest
Divers
+ bundler

Sept. 20(21) Wed/Thurs Hand plant
Divers
(up to 6)

Larissa Fawkner
Director of Marketing & Community Events Boston Harbor Islands national
park area
408 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 228
Boston, MA 02110-3349
Phone: 617.223.8636
Fax: 617.223.8671
lfawkner@islandalliance.org
www.BostonIslands.com
 
I'm thinking about doing this. I mean its a great way to help the enviroment,plus get a chance to get in a few more dives at the same time.
 
We're in - I'll send the volunteer form on Monday!
 
Ill be going as well. I look forward to meeting some of you
 
O.K, who else is going/looking into it?
 

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