Shore Friendly Mason

06/04/2026

Meet the Shore Friendly Plant of the Month, Dunegrass! Best planted in the springtime and helps to stabilize the beach ecosystem.

06/02/2026

05/22/2026

Come see a recently completed Shore Friendly project near Henderson Bay! PCD is hosting a beach walk with a local landowner about their recent restoration project and we invite you to join us for a casual conversation about shoreline conservation.⁠
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Thursday, May 28⁠
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM⁠
Gig Habor (Address provided after registration)⁠
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If you're concerned about erosion on your shoreline, have shoreline armor/bulkheads on your property or you just want to learn more about marine conservation practices, this workshop is for you. ⁠
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https://zurl.co/8nsEH

05/18/2026

A Shore Friendly Story: Mary's Shoreline PropertyThe Shore Friendly program is dedicated to restoring our beautiful Puget Sound shorelines, and removing shor...

05/08/2026

Some plants give back to the shoreline in every season and serviceberry is one of them 🌿

Plants like serviceberry are a great example of the Shore Friendly approach: working with nature to create healthier, more resilient shorelines.

04/24/2026

🌊 Shore Friendly Friday – Species Spotlight 🐟

Next time you’re walking along a beach in Mason County, take a closer look at the upper shoreline, the area where waves meet the sand and gravel. That’s where forage fish like surf smelt and sand lance lay their eggs.

Shorelines that remain intact help protect spawning habitat for these small but important fish by allowing natural changes like erosion to occur. These natural changes provide the sand-gravel mix forage fish need to lay their eggs.

Forage fish play an essential role in the Puget Sound food web supporting salmon, seabirds, and marine mammals.

👉 Curious what’s happening on your shoreline? Sign up for a free site visit: https://www.masoncd.org/shore-friendly-mason.html

Follow along for our weekly Shore Friendly Fridays!

04/24/2026

PUBLIC TOWN HALL: STATE OF THE WATERSHED

Hosted by the Mason County Clean Water District, this event brings together the Squaxin Island Tribe Natural Resources Department and local partners, including Mason County Environmental Health, Washington Department of Health, and the Department of Ecology.

Hear updates on water quality sampling, current conditions, and areas of concern, along with information from Mason Conservation District on current and upcoming funding opportunities.

This town hall will include time for questions and public comment. We want to hear from you!

📅 Tuesday, May 12
🕠 5:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 Grand Ballroom, Little Creek Casino

Complimentary appetizers, including oysters, will be provided.

04/20/2026

Our April newsletter is now available! Conscious Coastline Issue 5: From Bulkhead to Living Shoreline

This issue features a project spotlight and seasonal spring tips for shoreline homeowners.

Check it out here: https://www.masoncd.org/shore-friendly-mason-blog/issue-4-protecting-habitat-on-puget-sound-shoreline-properties?fbclid=IwY2xjawRTQBRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFHT0trWGQ3OU05bFZvbnpxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHi8pugiYSwpI4Fedc4OyuUJ1GQQ0ShixVhNinSf1GNT97hzPNygwpUhko4cd_aem_1uwtJh-IQZHbuQNHtdUqEQ

A family partnership with Mason Conservation District restores habitat and protects a beloved Oyster Bay Property. Julie Kikuchi and Daniel Walsh restored their family’s shoreline on Oyster Bay...

04/17/2026

🌊 Shore Friendly Friday

What does it mean to have a shore friendly shoreline?

It’s about caring for your shoreline in a way that supports your property, fish and wildlife habitat, and the health of Puget Sound.

The Shore Friendly program works with waterfront landowners in Mason County to:
• Understand their shoreline
• Address concerns
• Explore natural, effective solutions

👉 Sign up for your free site visit today: https://www.masoncd.org/shore-friendly-mason.html

We’ll be sharing more tips, stories, and shoreline insights each week—stay tuned for Shore Friendly Fridays.

11/17/2025

Check out our Story Map for the Oyster Bay Shoreline Restoration Project! An inside look at what it takes to remove a bulkhead and restore habitat on a shoreline.

Restoring Shoreline Processes