DESCRIPTION
The protection and restoration of the nearshore is a priority action of the Puget Sound Action Agenda for the South Sound, and is a key part of salmon habitat restoration plans in the West Sound Watersheds lead entity, for the PSS Recovery Plan. This project removed the remaining bulkhead and creosote railroad ties on a large public parcel (previously managed by DNR, now by the Key Pen Parks) allowing for natural shoreline function on the 1400 foot long parcel on the western shore of Carr Inlet. The main components of the project were: 1. Removal of existing creosote railroad tie steps that currently lead to gabion structure bulkhead (approx 60 ft) and restore disturbed area with erosion control geotextile and willow plantings. 2. Removal of existing rock filled wire baskets, concrete and steel structures which form a failing bulkhead from the shoreline; restore the disturbed area by planting willow and providing erosion control. This project was completed on time and alternative access to the shoreline was developed at a more appropriate location on the shoreline.
This project removed a failing bulkhead and creosote railroad ties on a large public parcel (owned by DNR and managed by the Key Pen Parks) to allow for natural shoreline function on the 1400 foot long parcel on the western shore of Carr Inlet.
The main components of the project were:
1. Removal of existing creosote railroad tie steps that lead to gabion structure bulkhead (approximately 60 ft) and restore disturbed area with erosion control geotextile and native plants.
2. Removal of rock filled wire baskets, concrete and steel structures which formed a failing bulkhead from the shoreline; restored the disturbed area by planting native plants and provide erosion control.
This project was supported by the community, who worked on trail maintenance and other recreational activities on the upland portion of the park. New public access was planned for and developed by using soft armoring techniques at a different location on the beach.
