Blue Coast is recognized as a leader estuary and embayment restoration in Puget Sound. We are currently the prime consultant for several large estuary restoration projects within Puget Sound, each of which would restore between 25 and 400 acres of salmon habitat in the region.
Our staff have developed design guidelines for tidal channel restoration in Puget Sound and are currently leading three additional research projects related to estuary and shoreline restoration work in the Region: wave transport of mixed sand/gravel beaches, large wood implementation in soft shoreline designs, and embayment restoration prioritization.
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.
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.
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.
Blue Coast completed design and construction oversight for fish barrier removal along 500 feet of lower Martha Creek in Warm Beach, Washington for the The Tulalip Tribes. This project was constructed in late 2020. Soon after construction juvenile and adult salmonids were found during fish sampling.
Blue Coast led a team assisting Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group with a project involving the design and restoration of a barrier embayment and stream through removal of a bulkhead and under-sized bridge. Blue Coast is responsible estuary design, coastal processes assessment, developing the site topography and infrastructure mapping
Blue Coast led a team assisting Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group with a project involving the design and restoration of a barrier embayment and stream through removal of a bulkhead and under-sized bridge. Blue Coast is responsible estuary design, coastal processes assessment, developing the site topography and infrastructure mapping, and preliminary and final design planset. The project is scheduled for construction in 2024.
Blue Coast conducted a coastal processes assessment and site characterization, including geomorphic site assessment, wind climate analysis, wind-wave calculations, and extremal water levels at the Oak Harbor Marina in support of the restoration feasibility study. The feasibility study aims to develop alternatives for armor removal, storm
Blue Coast conducted a coastal processes assessment and site characterization, including geomorphic site assessment, wind climate analysis, wind-wave calculations, and extremal water levels at the Oak Harbor Marina in support of the restoration feasibility study. The feasibility study aims to develop alternatives for armor removal, stormwater treatment, and shading reduction at the marina which provide maximum potential ecological benefit and effectiveness while maintaining important recreational uses at the marina. The site characterization included a one-day site visit to document the marina shoreline using geo-referenced ground photographs, field reporting, and a real time kinematic – global positioning system (RTK-GPS) survey.
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