This shoreline landowner was recruited by the Hood Canal Coordinating Council through the Community Nearshore Restoration Program and spent 5 hours of their time to complete this project. The landowner's 100' of shoreline does not lend to a large restoration project but they did take the first step to plant native plants to improve vegetation condition. This initial introduction provided the opportunity to talk about marine riparian benefits and work to increase their confidence to provide productive quality salmon habitat. The project increased the use of native plants along a continuous bulkhead. To add more efficient filtration of surface runoff. The Mason Conservation District provided a Conservation Planting Plan that is designed to provide guidance on the addition of appropriate native plants for the site. To continue to build the riparian area,, a relationship has been developed between the landowner, Mason Conservation District, Belfair Valley Nursery and Patti Petitt Landscaping.

Restoration: The site is located on a bulkhead and was grass. The Landowner has planted Amelancier Candensis (Service Berry) and Carex lyngbyei (Lyngby's Sedge) and Misc Grasses.

Project Sponsors: Mason Conservation District/Critical Area Buffer Restoration, Hood Canal Coordinating Council/Marine Riparian Initiative

Funders: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation/Community Salmon Fund, WA Department of Ecology and the Hood Canal Coordinating Council.