Step By Step Guide to Your Greener Shoreline
1. Select your general approach
- Consider which green shoreline concept would work on your property given the layout of your property and your personal interests. The Shoreline Decision Tool can help you decide which approach might be preferable for your property.
- If your plans involve work on your dock, consider some suggestions on how to make your dock more salmon friendly.
2. Select a consultant or contractor
- Depending on the scope of your plans, you may wish to hire a landscape architect, general consultant, or a contractor. Be sure that whoever you hire has experience with Green Shoreline approaches and that they understand your interests as the property owner.
- After talking with your consultant, you should have a better idea of the scope of your project.
3. Preliminary consultation with local permitting staff
- It is important to meet with your local permitting staff early in the design of your project. This will help you avoid costly permmitting delays or problems with the implementation of your project.
4. Finalize design
- After meeting with local permitting staff,