Education and Training

Citizens Guide to Shorelines Master Programs - Get involved in charting the future of Washington’s shorelines.

Coastal Training Program -A coordinated effort between several agencies to provide practical, science-based training to professionals who make decisions about coastal management in Washington State. The program is administered through the Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve which is part of the Department of Ecology and NOAA.

Green Shorelines -Green Shorelines use vegetation and natural materials to reduce negative impacts on nearshore habitat for plants, fish, and wildlife, while protecting property. Historically, hard engineering fixes such as bulkheads have been used to protect property. Tips and tools for property owners are provided, including shoreline armoring, green shore examples, choosing a design, and incentives.

SEPA (State Environmental Policy Act) Workshops

Padilla Bay Reserve - A cooperative program of Ecology and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Padilla Bay is "reserved" for research and education about Puget Sound.

Property Owner Guides - Publications to help property owners concerned with bluff erosion and vegetation management, as well as drainage options for surface and ground water.

At Home With Wetlands - A Landowner's Guide. (This is an html document only and is not available as a printed document).
Slope Stabilization and Erosion Control Using Vegetation - How to use plants to stop erosion on coastal slopes. (This is an html document only and is not available as a printed document).
Surface Water and Groundwater on Coastal Bluffs - How to design a drainage control system for your coastal property. HTML version l Order print copy
Vegetation Management Guide - How to manage plants on your coastal bluff. HTML version l Order print copy

Teacher Resources - Publications for teachers including k-12 curriculum for wetlands and estuaries.

Discover Wetlands - A Curriculum Guide for grades K-12.
Padilla Bay Curriculum - The Padilla Bay Curriculum is available at three grade levels: K-3 (Level I), 4-8 (Level II), and high school (Level III). They're intended to compliment a visit to Padilla Bay, but are also appropriate for students studying estuaries anywhere in Washington State.
Where Rivers Meet the Sea - A guide to Washington's Estuaries Poster.
Wetlands are Home - A Guide to Washington's Wetlands Poster