Turning damaged clam farming equipment into oyster reef building blocks through reclamation of leases in Cedar Key, Florida
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1 Turning damaged clam farming equipment into oyster reef building blocks through reclamation of leases in Cedar Key, Florida Leslie N. Sturmer University of Florida IFAS Shellfish Aquaculture Extension Sue Colson, Cedar Key Aquaculture Association; Mark Berrigan, FL Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; Melissa Charbonneau, FL Department of Environmental Protection; Hugh Thomas, Suwannee River Partnership; Darlene Smith, Levy Soil and Water Conservation District Presented at the 11th International Conference on Shellfish Restoration 2008
2 Background Cedar Key clam culture industry Value of Clams ($ millions) Florida Sales Value Initiated in 1990s as a result of federally-funded job retraining programs for underemployed oyster harvesters and net fishermen Has brought economic revitalization to area Over 200 clam farms with sales value of $13M (2007) Impact of $34M (2007) Leading producer of hard clams by volume in nation (USDA, 1998)
3 Cedar Key clam culture industry Clams are grown in polyester mesh bags staked to the bottom substrate on sovereign submerged land leases in the Gulf of Mexico
4 Impact of 2004 hurricane season Atlantic Ocean TS Bonnie Franklin County Cedar Key area (65%) Approx. 35% loss wave action Charlotte Harbor area (15%) Indian River Area (20%) Approx. 100% loss freshwater and wave action H. Jeanne H. Frances H. Ivan Gulf of Mexico Approx. 100% loss wave action H. Charley
5 Hurricane Recovery Efforts In response to hurricanes, statewide public meetings were conducted to evaluate damage to agriculture and aquaculture crops and formulate plans to assist affected farmers In Cedar Key, clam farming industry met with Suwannee River Partnership One of the factors identified restricting the recovery of clam farming businesses was the presence of derelict clam bags Greatest concern expressed was these bags restricted growers from replanting productive acreage
6 Suwannee River Partnership Group of federal, state, regional, and local agencies as well as private associations coordinating programs and resources to address water quality issues in the Suwannee River Basin Mission to encourage voluntary incentive-based programs that provide better protection to the environment through a non-regulatory approach Secures cost share funds to assist in implementing BMPs and verifies protect water quality Dairy farms (85%) and poultry farms (95%) in the Basin implement BMPs to reduce nitrates in groundwater and surface waters Provides farmer recognition through a stewardship program (CARES)
7 What is a Derelict Clam Bag? Damaged and abandoned clam farming equipment (clam bags, cover netting, stakes) Excessive buryment of clam bags resulting in Suffocation of clams and mortality Shell in bags makes excellent substrate for oysters and attracts spat
8 What is a Derelict Clam Bag? Bags difficult to remove - excessive sedimentation and fouling organisms Many growers did not have necessary equipment to remove and dispose Estimated over 20,000 derelict clam bags on clam leases in Cedar Key
9 The Cedar Key Aquaculture Association met with members of the Suwannee River Partnership over a 2 year period, To develop a project to restore state-owned submerged leases to pre-storm or pre-lease conditions To assist in the recovery and sustainability of the clam farming industry To instill stewardship and environmental practices among clam growers
10 How will we remove the bags?
11 The Solution circa 1880s Atsena Otie, an offshore key of cultural and historical significance, was also impacted by the hurricane seasons of The northwest bank was severely eroded exposing brick foundation of Eberhard Faber Cedar Mill site
12 The Solution The Suwannee River Water Management District (land owners) with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (land managers) were developing a multifaceted program for shoreline protection Installation of coir fiber logs Re-vegetating shoreline
13 Derelict Clam Bag Removal Pilot Project June - December 2007 Recover clam bags from aquaculture lease areas Relocate and use as structural components to construct an off-shore oyster reef at Atsena Otie
14 Atsena Otie Bank Stabilization Derelict Clam Bag Removal Pilot Project June - December 2007 Oyster reef to serve as break-water to Reduce wave energy Allow for sediment accumulation Assist in providing shoreline stabilization N
15 Project Components and Partners Funding: 2006 Florida State Legislature, Clam Disaster Assistance - $30,000 Suwannee River Resource Conservation and Development - $10,000 Growers cost-share (25% of bag removal / 10% overall) - $4,125 Fiscal Administration: Levy Soil and Water Conservation District Project Manager: Cedar Key Aquaculture Association Permitting and Signage: Suwannee River Water Management District Technical Assistance and Resource Evaluation: FL Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Aquaculture FL Dept. of Environmental Protection, Big Bend Seagrasses Aquatic Preserve University of Florida / IFAS Cooperative Extension Florida Sea Grant
16 Project Results 28 clam farmers participated
17 Project Results 7 approved bag removers
18 Project Results Reclamation of 0.7 acres of state-owned submerged lands
19 Atsena Otie Oyster Reef Habitat Site
20 Atsena Otie Oyster Reef Habitat Site
21 Atsena Otie Oyster Reef Habitat Site
22 Atsena Otie Oyster Reef Habitat Site 1,743 derelict clam bags removed and relocated
23 Oyster Reef Building Blocks Estimated 8,000 live oysters in a derelict clam bag and 0.15 yd 3 of cultch material Approx. 13 million oysters and 260 yd 3 of cultch planted at Atsena Otie reef site
24 Atsena Otie Oyster Reef Habitat Site A 0.08-acre oyster reef (320 x 9-12 x 3 high) was constructed
25 Monitoring Reef integrity Oyster population dynamics Biological diversity Structurally and functionaly Lightning Whelk Busycon contrarium Stone Crab Menippe mercenaria Sea Whip Leptogorgia virgulata
26 What s next? Partnership submitted a proposal to NOAA s Marine Debris Removal Project Grants, September 2007 Received notice of award for $60,000, July 2008 Phase 1 will allow for an additional 2,000 derelict clam bags to be removed and expand the Atsena Otie Oyster Reef to 0.15 acres, December 2008-August 2009 Phase 2 will allow 500 bags to be used in the enhancement of feet of intertidal, three-dimensional oyster reef habitat, September-November 2009 Both phases will be evaluated structurally and functionally An outreach program will be developed for stakeholders providing educational opportunities for leaseholders, bag removers, resources users, students, and public
27 Clam Shell Recovery and Recycling Clam shell is a byproduct of the washing activities at processing plants Federal hurricane relief funding allowed for collection of shell at plants, local wholesalers participated
28 Clam Shell Recovery and Recycling 870 cubic yards, or ~19,000 bushels, of shell collected and stored for oyster fishery enhancement efforts
29 Volunteer Oyster and Clam Shell Recycling Initiated by Cedar Key Aquaculture Association and Oystermen s Association, 2004 Recycling station located at Cedar Key Water Plant Engage residents in participating
30 Volunteer Oyster and Clam Shell Recycling Recycling bins located at area festivals to educate visitors
31 Cedar Key s Shellfish Culture Industry C.A.R.E.S.* for the Environment! *County Alliance for Responsible Environmental Stewardship Removal of Derelict Clam Bags from Leases Restoring ecological and commercial value to impaired state-owned lands Accelerating the recovery of clam farming businesses Providing economic benefits Instilling environmental practices Creation of Oyster Reef Habitat Providing fisheries habitat Improving water quality by filtration Allowing for sediment accumulation Reducing shoreline erosion Protecting natural, archaeological, and cultural resources
32 For further information, contact Leslie Sturmer at or visit the website: Thank You
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