Welcome to our Shore Friendly Contractor Resources hub, designed to equip contractors with the tools and knowledge to protect and restore marine shorelines.
Below is a curated collection of expert presentations and guides on topics such as shoreline geology, vegetation management, drainage solutions, and the ecological importance of natural shorelines. These resources offer practical insights and support for implementing shoreline-friendly practices that promote healthy ecosystems and achieve project goals.
Resources to support resilient, vibrant shorelines in San Juan County
Winter 2025 Shore Friendly Contractor Workshop Webinar
Read through the Key Points Handout and Agenda for more information and resources.
Recorded webinar from a workshop led by Island County and Northwest Straits Foundation for contractors to learn about shoreline dynamics, habitats, vegetation, drainage, and practical skills for shore-friendly construction and property management.
Contractor Resources
- Shoreline Tree Care
- Shoreline Drainage
- Weed Control, Restoration, Rehabilitation
- Shore Friendly, Shoreline Armor Reduction, Outreach & Incentives
- Shoreline Hydrology
- Functions and Values of Shoreline Vegetation
- Marine Shorelines in the San Juans: Geology, Ecology, and Science – Tina Whitman, Science Director with Friends of the San Juans
- Shore Friendly Site Visits – Katherine Dietzman, Shoreline & Mapping Specialist with Friends of the San Juans
Funded wholly or in part by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Estuary & Salmon Recovery Program.
