DPD has collaborated with Seattle Public Utilities, WRIA 8, and the King Conservation District to develop Green Shorelines, a guidebook for homeowners on Lake Washington.  The publication uses photos, text, and illustrations to inform readers about alternatives to conventional shoreline armoring, emphasizing the aesthetic and ecological benefits of plantings and beaches.

Throughout the process, DPD worked with a technical advisory committee of designers, contractors, and permitting agencies to compile the most current information on shoreline restoration.  As part of the Shoreline Master Program update, DPD planners are considering using principles from Green Shorelines as part of new incentives and requirements for shoreline stabilization.

Distribution of Green Shorelines began in late December.  For more information, or to download a copy of the guidebook, please visit www.seattle.gov/dpd/GreenShorelines.