DESCRIPTION
This project provided a detailed riparian parcel protection plan and integrated the riparian element,a key component currently lacking, into the Twins nearshore restoraton project. The project is located along the nearshore of the Twin Rivers, north western Olympic Peninsula, and includes over 3 linear miles, and up to 76 acres of riparian nearshore habitat associated with 5.6 acre (note revised area) fill pier (mole) that has been identified as a restoration priority in the NOPLE three year work plan and PSNERP 2011 candidate list. The project will develop a detailed parcel inventory and plan for the shoreline of the west Twins. We conducted a detailed parcel inventory, surveyed parcels and negotiated a final series of options for land transfer via title transfer or conservation easement for the riparian zones of the west Twins River and nearshore, held a minimum of six work sessions with the landowner and stakeholders to develop the develop and integrate the riparian plan for Twins nearshore into the existing Twins nearshore restoraton plan.We integrated the riparian proetecton into fairly complete preliminary cost estimates and mole removal plans (Shaffer et al 2005, 2009; PSNERP 2011).Completing the parcel inventory and shoreline plan is the strategic next step for timing and completion of future restoration actions, including mole removal.This project may be eligible for match for mole removal projects, including PSNERP.