The Sag Harbor Oyster Club

Clean Water. Restored Salmon. Living Oyster Reefs.

For more than fifteen years, The SHO Club has worked on the water—raising and releasing over 35,000 oysters in Sag Harbor and building projects that prove one truth: when we keep the water safe, the water protects us and our homes.

Now our mission expands beyond the bay. We’re rebuilding historic oyster reefs, restoring the Clyde River salmon in Nova Scotia, and inspiring communities to replace chemical lawns with food-producing landscapes.

Each initiative shares one goal—cleaner water and carbon balance from the harbor to the headwaters. They scale well in siloed efforts, and complement each other perfectly. 

We see it as three 1 carat diamonds, brilliant and unique, yet combined equal the exponential value of one 3 carat diamond. 

Crystal clear & clean. Rare. Scaleable. Well considered...

Our Three Active Initiatives

1. Oyster Reef Restoration — Sag Harbor, NY
Rebuilding natural reefs to filter pollution, prevent harmful algal blooms, and protect our harbor’s ecology.

2. Clyde River Salmon Revival — Nova Scotia
Raising the river’s pH through natural mineral dosing and shell recycling to welcome Atlantic salmon back home.

3. Food-Lawning & Bayscaping — Northeast U.S.
Turning lawns into gardens and food forests that absorb carbon and reduce runoff.

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Why This Works

• Oysters: Each filters up to 50 gallons of water per day.
• Lime + Shell Buffering: Proven to raise pH and restore salmonid spawning success.
• Food Forests: Capture carbon and rebuild soil instead of polluting it.

Our work is guided by science, verified by data, and powered entirely by donations. We personally funded the 1st 15 years 100%

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Transparency & Trust

The Sag Harbor Oyster Club is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2001, Sag Harbor, NY 11963
Federal EIN available upon request.
We maintain audited accounting and public reporting of all expenditures.

Every dollar you give advances measurable restoration and community stewardship.

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Contact-

© 2025 The Sag Harbor Oyster Club | A 501(c)(3) Organization
10 Long Wharf Promenade |Mail to POB 2001;  Sag Harbor, NY 11963
Contact: TheSHOclub@gmail.com | (917) 822-6652