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This section contains information specifically relating to the NOAA Bay Grass Growing and Planting initiative. It also links to three related pages with more detailed information: 2009 Tank Information, Tank Tips and Species Specifics.
Growing Grass at NOAA
Beginning in March 2008, volunteers from 22 different NOAA offices began raising submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), also called underwater Bay grasses, in tanks provided as part of the NOAA Restoration Day project. This is the seventh year that NOAA grew bay grasses in our offices, and participation has expanded to include all NOAA Line Offices (see more about 2009 Bay Grass Tanks).
Obtaining Tanks
Good-natured competition usually develops between the people growing the grasses. It's a coup if the seeds in your tank are the first to germinate, and if your tank produces the largest and healthiest plants. A brownbag workshop for setting up the tanks is typically held in mid March.
The workshop is an excellent chance to learn more about the importance of submerged aquatic vegetation in the Chesapeake. During the workshop, volunteers are invited to sign-up to participate in NOAA Restoration Day held in early June.
Related Information About Growing Bay Grass at NOAA:
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2009 Tank List and Locations - Lists the locations and key contacts for the bay grass grow tanks distributed among NOAA offices in 2009 season.
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Tank Tips - Contains tips and advice related to growing bay grass and maintaining the grow tanks.
- Species Specifics -Includes detailed information about each of the three species of bay grass (Redhead Grass, Sago Pondweed and Wild celery) that have been grown since this effort began in 2002.
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