Shore Friendly Pierce

As a waterfront landowner, you are deeply connected to Puget Sound. You are also deeply invested in your property.

Shore Friendly Pierce assists qualifying marine shoreline landowners in stewarding their shorelines. Our goal is to help landowners make informed decisions about managing their shorelines in a way that is environmentally friendly. We offer assistance to help landowners keep their shorelines natural and unarmored, or voluntarily remove unneeded shoreline armor.

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We provide: 

- Free informational site visits for qualifying properties,

- Guidance on understanding shoreline erosion, bluff erosion and coastal flooding, 

- Support for shoreline stewardship, including native plantings, drainage improvements, and qualified bulkhead removal projects.

- Technical and financial support for bulkhead removal and beach habitat improvement projects.

WE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR LANDOWNERS

Free Site Visit Program

Qualifying properties can receive a free site visit to assess conditions and receive customized recommendations for managing risk and/or improving habitat

Please complete the Site Visit Request Form to join our waitlist. We will contact you next time we are offering site visits.

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Request a Private Workshop/Beach Walk for Yourself and Your Neighbors

We love working with groups of neighbors on the shoreline! 

You can request a private workshop/beach walk for you and your neighbors at any time. 

Get in touch today to request a neighborhood workshop/beach walk today!


Send Us Your Questions About Your Shoreline

Do you have a question about your shoreline, erosion, coastal flooding, managing vegetation/trees, or making a development decision? 

Pierce Conservation District can help direct you to resources for Puget Sound Shorelines and help you make informed decisions for your property.

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Contact Us

  1. Keith Estes

    Shorelines Program Manager
    keithe@piercecd.org
    Phone: (253)358-0088

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LEARN TO PROTECT YOUR SHORELINE

WHAT IS SHORE FRIENDLY?

Video created by Shore Friendly Kitsap with Transect Films.

This project has been funded wholly or in part by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under assistance agreement PC-O1J223-01 Contract #16-05251 through the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Environmental Protection Agency or the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.”

Workshops for Puget Sound Shoreline Homeowners


Your Shoreline, Your Legacy: Helping You Manage Your Marine Shoreline

There are unique ecological, geological, and vegetation management challenges associated with owning property on Puget Sound. The Shore Friendly Program is here to help landowners make informed decisions to protect their property and protect Puget Sound. Workshop topics include erosion, drainage, trees and views, and shoreline living.


House Relocation as a Shore Friendly Option

In some cases, moving a home away from a shoreline hazard can be a cheaper, safer, and longer-lasting solution than an engineered approach such as a seawall or slope stabilization. Moving houses is more common than you may think! Learn more in the workshop excerpt from house mover, Jeff McCord.

Living with Sea Level Rise

This workshop, presented by Andrea MacLennan from Herrera Environmental and Jeff McCord from Nickel Bros House Movers, focuses on the drivers and impacts of coastal erosion, how sea level rise can intensify erosion, and what homeowners can do to prepare for future conditions.