Streamlined Permitting and Incentives for Green Shorelines
How does the Army Corps of Engineers' Permitting Process Work?
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' permits are necessary for any work "in the Nation's navigable waters". In most cases, you will want to check first with the Corps' nearest district regulatory office: Seattle District Regulatory Program.
To obtain a permit, see: Obtain a Permit.
In some cases, the Corps' "nationwide permits" cover activities that have minimal effect on the environment. To learn about the nationwide permits, visit: Nationwide Permit Information
For more information about Corps of Engineers' permits, visit: Regulatory Program Frequently Asked Questions.
What Incentives are Available for Restoring my Shoreline?
Government Grants:
You may want to check with the following organizations that have traditionally funded shoreline projects. In most cases, landowners will need to partner with non-profit agencies.- Seattle Neighborhood Matching Fund
- King Conservation District Landowner Assistance programs
- Cooperative Watershed Management Grant funds
Permitting Incentives:
Contact your local jurisdiction to see if they offer Green Shorelines incentives:- Town of Beaux Arts Village Building Department
- City of Bellevue Development Services
- Town of Hunts Point
- City of Kenmore Community Development
- King County Department of Permitting & Environmental Review
- City of Kirkland Planning & Community Development
- City of Lake Forest Park Planning & Building Department
- City of Medina Development Services
- City of Mercer Island Development Services - Building & Planning
- City of Redmond Development - Getting a Permit
- City of Renton Planning & Development Services
- City of Sammamish Community Development
- City of Seattle Planning & Development
- Town of Yarrow Point
Other agencies to contact:
- WA Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW)
- WA Department of Ecology
- Governor's Office of Regulatory Assistance
- United States Army Corps of Engineers Seattle District