Location: York River - Mattaponi River

History of location:Large tributary on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. History of infrequent spat settlement and significant market oyster production (based on seed movement) prior to MSX.

Current status:Low populations on Baylor and private grounds subject to consistent disease (MSX and Dermo) mortality. Cultch condition on Baylor Grounds is poor. One sentinel site present with occasional data collection from other sites. Data held by VIMS and VMRC.

Recent restoration activity (reefs and other) to date: None.

Restoration potential:Limited because of consistent disease risk.

Related projects:

• CBOPE Program - VA Sentinel Sites
• CBOPE Program - VA Basins
• VIMS Molluscan Ecology Oyster Monitoring Program