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Interested in having an oyster reef in your own backyard?

Whether you're interested in having a ground-level oyster reef or a hanging oyster garden, The Zip Project is at your service! Prices do vary, depending on how big of a reef you want, generalized prices of each reef design are below.

Design & Price

Ground-Level Design

The ground level design is 4.5ft x 4.5ft per square.

One Square

$450 (per square)

Made with galvanized steel, biodegradable mesh netting, and oyster shells

* price includes permit as well

Service Fee

$100 (per hour)

Service fee includes us coming to you with all the materials built and constructing the project in the water for you

Transportation Fee

$0.60 (per mile)

Transportation Fee includes driving to your destination and back

* flexible


Vertical Oyster Gardens --> The Zip Project

Imagine turning your own backyard—or dock—into a living oyster reef that improves water quality, protects the shoreline, and supports local wildlife. That’s exactly what we’re offering with our Vertical Oyster Garden (VOG) to Zip Project transition!

Hang a Vertical Oyster Garden (VOG)

 

  • What it is: A VOG is a hanging oyster habitat that lets oysters grow off the bottom of the waterway.
     
  • What it does: Oysters filter water, provide shelter for small fish and crabs, and create a visible, interactive restoration project right at your dock.
     
  • Monitoring: We track how much the oysters grow and the number of marine animals using the area after installation, so you can see the ecological impact firsthand.

Add The Zip Project Ground Design

 

  • After a few months, we install the Zip Project, a patented ground-based oyster reef, underneath your dock and VOGs.
     
  • The VOGs can be released into the center of the reef, giving oysters more space to grow and providing even more habitat.
     
  • Benefits: Improves water quality, protects against erosion, and creates permanent habitat—all in your own backyard!

Turn it Into an Outreach or Community Activity

 

Restaurants, HOAs, and community groups can use this as a hands-on educational experience:

  • Guests and residents can help build VOGs or monitor growth
     
  • Promote oyster restoration and water conservation
     
  • Offer special discounts on oysters for participants
     
  • Share progress with the public to raise awareness about healthy estuaries

Pricing Options

 

* Prices Vary! We are flexible and will negotiate!

  • Project Only: If you just want the restoration, you pay for the Zip Project ground design.
     
  • Project + Outreach Event: If you want to engage the community or host a hands-on activity, pricing varies depending on the number of participants and materials needed.

Benefits from having your own oyster reef:

- improved water quality

- protection from predators

- protection from storms and strong winds

- shoreline protection (living shorelines)

- creates habitats for other marine species

Contact Us

Interested in having your own Oyster Reef or in partnering with us? Reach out!

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The Zip Project

Phone Number: 4079202249 Email: betsystewart80@gmail.com Instagram: @the.zip.project *We typically respond the same day!


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