Landowner workshop about shoreline erosion slated

Published 10:21 am Wednesday, November 4, 2015

The Northwest Straits Foundation and Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee are sponsoring a free workshop on coastal process and erosion management from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Ave., Port Hadlock

The featured speaker is coastal geologist Jim Johannessen, who will share information about how landowners can protect and maintain their shoreline properties. Workshop topics include erosion management, alternatives to hard shoreline armoring, enhancing beach access and using native vegetation for slope stability and habitat.

Register online at www.surveymonkey.com/r/JeffersonFall or call the Northwest Straits Foundation at 360-733-1725 or e-mail Heidi at lehman@nwstraits.org.