Where the Water Begins - Federal Way

Is your marine bluff or beach property eroding or jeopardizing your house? Do you want to manage vegetation to stabilize slopes while maintaining a beautiful view of Puget Sound?

King Conservation District invites you to attend a FREE workshop and optional beach walk developed for property owners along the marine shorelines of King County. This workshop and beach walk will provide participants with an opportunity to learn about the ecological, geological and vegetation management issues associated with owning property Where the Water Begins. Hear presentations from local experts and stay for an optional beach walk to see examples of all topics discussed.

Topics:

• Geologic History of Puget Sound Shorelines
• Coastal Bluff Processes, Beach Formation and Longshore Drift
• Unique fish and wildlife species of the Puget Sound
• Alternatives to bulkheads and armoring
• Managing trees and shrubs for views
• Utilizing plants to manage water, stabilize slopes, and create wildlife habitat on your property.
• Landscaping practices that improve or weaken slope stability.
• Invasive weed control and Native plant selection

Schedule: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Indoor Session at Dumas Bay Center)1:00- 3:00 PM (Optional Beach Walk at Dash Point State Park)

*Beach walk will include walking and standing on uneven surfaces for up to 2 hours.

Sponsored by KCD with funding from Washington State Conservation Commission.