1. The document discusses using oysters to restore water quality in the Fort Point Channel by taking advantage of opportunities for oyster restoration projects. 2. The Channel was originally a bay among wetlands but was altered by filling and dredging during industrialization, becoming narrower and more industrialized over time. 3. A survey of the Channel found many attractive areas that could support oyster colonies to filter water and involve the local community in restoration.

1. Fort Point Channel A Photographic Tour And an Opportunity For Using Oysters to Restore the Environment The Massachusetts Oyster Project for Clean Water An oyster filters 30 gallons of water per day.

4. How did it get this way? It started as a bay/inlet among wet lands. Then the industrialization began… Fill to build out the leather district Fill to widen the Boston Neck Dredging to create more dockage And the Channel became narrower and the bay it led to smaller

5. This view shows the growing industry on the West Side and the complete fan pier.

6. How did it get this way? It started as a bay/inlet among wet lands. Then the industrialization began… Fill to build out the leather district Fill to widen the Boston Neck Dredging to create more dockage And the Channel became narrower and the bay it led to smaller And it became more industrial. Then with upstream fill for the rail-system to replace the docks we wind up with the sliver for water movement we have left today.

7. Fort Point Channel A Photographic Tour From start to Harbor

20. Bridge 5 Summer Street

27. What will the future of Fort Point Channel be? Special thanks to: Friends of the Fort Point Channel www. friends of fortpointchannel .org/ Boat Captain Dave Wolfe