Girl Scouts Oyster Gardens Clean Up Sponge Docks

0:00Two Girl Scouts from Tarpen Springs, Susie Mills and Riley Woodell just dropped over a hundred vertical oyster gardens at the Sponge Docks for, Earth Day. These setups are ropes strung with 20 to 25 oyster shells, hanging in the water to pull in larvae and marine life while each oyster, filters 50 gallons a day, stray community service at its finest, protecting the local waters they call home. They kicked it up by hosting workshops, teaching folks how to build their own gardens and get the whole town involved. As Girl Scouts with West Central Florida, it's all about that leadership and teamwork vibe, turning a personal project into a group effort that's cleaning up the ecosystem one rope at a time. Locals are loving it, with fishermen like Terry Reelitz getting emotional over these teens, stepping up instead of scrolling foams. The community jumped in heavy, helping expand the impact and showing real pride in the next generation, owning their backyard. They even scored props from the coastal conservation alliance, who hooked them up with

1:02supplies to keep the momentum going. Its validation from pros in the field, proving these young leaders are on the right track. Word from Susie and Riley is clear, age and a barrier to change, and their works already rippling out to inspire more kids to protect the planet, right where they stand. Stay informed with Tampa Bay News today, AI-powered updates, I'm Corey with The Story.