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 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