About Us

On the Salt™ is a registered 501(c)(3), that is women-led with an all-women board that values spending time on the clean coasts where shellfish are found.

In 2017, we developed our first products and logo, and started to take steps to protect our brand. As it does, life challenges and family priorities slowed our pace for a moment. In 2022 we reinvigorated our plans to establish a coastal lifestyle brand with our limited edition art drops. In 2024 we officially received our 501(c)(3) status. 

We are dedicated to building a community of shellfish lovers through the lasting and transformative power of art. 

Oyster Cheers™ to all the art lovers, shellfish lovers, and ocean lovers. Wear your gear with pride and build your art collection with unique hand-made pieces (and prints!)

 

2017-2022

Early Designs

Our early logos played to different aspects of the water including buoys, cleats, and waves (pictured here). The decision to shift to a more specific design featuring both shellfish and a wave encapsulates our mission and was unanimously approved by the board in 2024.

Our Mission
Early letter in the development of On the Salt, demonstrating use of our first logo, the Salty Wave.

Early email from 2019

Setting the Course

Starting a nonprofit was a long-time goal of our Founder. Our original slogan helped us manifest our vision for a building a community of shellfish lovers through the lasting and transformative power of art and design. 

Wear, hang, and gift your support. Click the button below to set your own course in supporting our 501(c)3.

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Get Involved

  • Shellfish Commissions

    Shellfish Commissions are volunteer positions in your local town. Commission members hold regular meetings, check the shellfish beds, weigh in on building permits (residential and commercial in waterways), regulate licensing, and participate in water and meat testing of shellfish in order to prioritize safety. A well-run commission helps a town build coastal tourism with safe shellfish for license holders to enjoy!

  • Shellfish License

    Clamming, scalloping, or harvesting wild oysters and mussels requires a license. Head to your local town hall to see if there are beds open in your area. If not, check a neighboring town! Shellfish is highly regulated for safety, so after heavy rains, beds are often closed a few days. There are town hotlines you can call to learn if the beds are open before your dig.

  • Shell Recycling

    Learn about the newly approved Shell Recycling program in Connecticut.

    Check in your area by using your favorite search engine and exploring "Shellfish Recycling in ___(your state___"

    Connecticut Shell Recycling