This summer and fall, Friends of the San Juans is leading a series of shoreline restoration projects across the islands, from Shaw Island to Eastsound on Orcas. These efforts do more than meet the eye—they help revive the ecological function of our shorelines and strengthen the health of our island communities. Thriving and balanced shoreline ... read more The post Restoring Shorelines, Reviving Ecosystems: A Look Ahead appeared first on Friends of the San Juans.| Friends of the San Juans
Olympia oysters, whose native range runs from Baja California to southern Alaska, are being enlisted as ecological engineers in nearly 40 “living shoreline” projects in the US alone. The post A Living Shoreline, Built One Oyster at a Time appeared first on Bay Nature.| Bay Nature