The Northwest Straits Foundation offers a range of assistance to waterfront homeowners in Whatcom County:
- Free workshops on shoreline erosion management.
- Free site visits from professional coastal geologists to assess your erosion risk.
- Free professional engineering services to create a permit-ready design for bulkhead removal or installing soft shore protection.
- Start-to-finish assistance with permitting, including help with assessments, permit meetings, and applications.
Whatcom County offers tax breaks to property owners who take certain conservation measures on their shoreline, through the state’s Public Benefit Rating System.
Other resources available in your area:
The Whatcom Conservation District has programs, information, and other resources available for homeowners interested in conservation.
