Lone Tree Lagoon Restoration Feasibility Study
Camano Island State Park Tidal Marsh Reconnection
Camano Island State Park Tidal Marsh Reconnection
Blue Coast conducted a coastal engineering assessment in support of the feasibility and design of beach restoration alternatives at Lone Tree Lagoon near La Conner, Washington. Lone Tree Lagoon is a barrier estuary (locally called a pocket estuary) located on the Swinomish Reservation along the northern portion of Skagit Bay in Puget Soun
Blue Coast conducted a coastal engineering assessment in support of the feasibility and design of beach restoration alternatives at Lone Tree Lagoon near La Conner, Washington. Lone Tree Lagoon is a barrier estuary (locally called a pocket estuary) located on the Swinomish Reservation along the northern portion of Skagit Bay in Puget Sound. Lone Tree Lagoon is an important site to the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community (SITC) for cultural, recreational, and economic reasons. The site characterization was used to develop conceptual restoration alternatives and recommendations for the site.
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Camano Island State Park Tidal Marsh Reconnection
Camano Island State Park Tidal Marsh Reconnection
Camano Island State Park Tidal Marsh Reconnection
Blue Coast conducted a feasibility study and conceptual design of a tidal channel to restore salt marsh habitat and connect upland wetlands to Puget Sound within Camano Island State Park. Aspect Consulting conducted the geotechnical investigation for the project. A set of conceptual design alternatives were developed to accommodate the pa
Blue Coast conducted a feasibility study and conceptual design of a tidal channel to restore salt marsh habitat and connect upland wetlands to Puget Sound within Camano Island State Park. Aspect Consulting conducted the geotechnical investigation for the project. A set of conceptual design alternatives were developed to accommodate the park uses, restore salt water influence to the marsh, minimize maintenance of the tidal channel, and prevent flooding of the adjacent structures. Design alternatives were constrained by existing park infrastructure, including several structures, parking areas, and a boat launch thus the project did not move to construction.
Point No Point Estuary Restoration Feasibility
Camano Island State Park Tidal Marsh Reconnection
Point No Point Estuary Restoration Feasibility
Blue Coast is working with Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group to conduct the feasibility and design to restore tidal influence to the historic salt marsh at Point No Point. Blue Coast has conducted a detailed coastal processes assessment to quantify water levels, wind-waves, and the effect of these hydrodynamic forces on the shoreline
Blue Coast is working with Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group to conduct the feasibility and design to restore tidal influence to the historic salt marsh at Point No Point. Blue Coast has conducted a detailed coastal processes assessment to quantify water levels, wind-waves, and the effect of these hydrodynamic forces on the shoreline along the park. In addition, we have completed a geomorphic evaluation and sediment transport study to understand sediment supply and rates of accretion and erosion at the site. These processes will play an important role in the design of a self-sustaining open tidal channel. The project has also included a review of ground water, surface water, and archaeological resources at the site. A conceptual design has been developed to accommodate the park uses, to maintain or enhance sediment transport, and restore salt water influence to the marsh, while maintaining access and preventing impacts to the adjacent structures.