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Nature Conservancy Grant Will Help Shinnecock Kelp Farmers Expand Their Operation

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Shinnecock Kelp Farmers was created in 2020 was a group of Shinnecock women. The organization seeks to combat climate change, and improve both the health and biodiversity in Shinnecock Bay. COURTESY SHINNECOCK KELP FARMERS

Shinnecock Kelp Farmers was created in 2020 was a group of Shinnecock women. The organization seeks to combat climate change, and improve both the health and biodiversity in Shinnecock Bay. COURTESY SHINNECOCK KELP FARMERS

Shinnecock Kelp Farmers was created in 2020 was a group of Shinnecock women. The organization seeks to combat climate change, and improve both the health and biodiversity in Shinnecock Bay. COURTESY SHINNECOCK KELP FARMERS

Shinnecock Kelp Farmers was created in 2020 was a group of Shinnecock women. The organization seeks to combat climate change, and improve both the health and biodiversity in Shinnecock Bay. COURTESY SHINNECOCK KELP FARMERS

Shinnecock Kelp Farmers have partnered with several other like-minded organizations, including the Sisters of St. Joseph, Greenwave, and Stony Brook University. COURTESY SHINNECOCK KELP FARMERS

Shinnecock Kelp Farmers have partnered with several other like-minded organizations, including the Sisters of St. Joseph, Greenwave, and Stony Brook University. COURTESY SHINNECOCK KELP FARMERS

Shinnecock Kelp Farmers have partnered with several other like-minded organizations, including the Sisters of St. Joseph, Greenwave, and Stony Brook University. COURTESY SHINNECOCK KELP FARMERS

Shinnecock Kelp Farmers have partnered with several other like-minded organizations, including the Sisters of St. Joseph, Greenwave, and Stony Brook University. COURTESY SHINNECOCK KELP FARMERS

authorCailin Riley on Mar 8, 2023
When Tela Troge, Darlene Troge, Becky Genia, Donna Collins-Smith, Waban Tarrant and Danielle Hopson-Begun started Shinnecock Kelp in 2021, they were a small organization with big aspirations. By embarking on... more

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