Coastal Training Program Washington

How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark

This practical two-day class will show you how to look for field indicators when determining the Ordinary High Water Mark of state shorelines. It is geared toward shoreline planners, consultants, and state regulatory staff. You will learn how to identify hydrologic, vegetative, and geologic indicators, along with other techniques for implementing the Shoreline Management Act. The first day will focus on classroom information, and the second day will consist of a field trip to freshwater and saltwater sites. Outdoor clothing is required (rubber boots highly recommended!).  (13 CM Credits)

Lunch is provided.

• How to Determine the Ordinary High Water Mark

  Class Cost: $125.00
  Must Register by: 10/18/2010
  
  Day 1:
    Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
  

  (Please note: Padilla Bay Reserve is approximately a 15 minute drive from the Interstate.)

  From I-5

  Take Interstate 5 north from Seattle or south from Bellingham to exit 230, just north of Mount Vernon

  Take Highway 20 west toward Anacortes about 6 miles

  (Pass the first brown sign you see that points to Padilla Bay Reserve)

  Turn RIGHT at the stop light onto Bay View-Edison Road (the sign above the highway points to La Conner to the left and Bayview State Park to the right.) A Shell Station and the Farm House Inn are located at this intersection on the opposite side of the road.

  Drive north about five miles, past Bay View State Park. The Breazeale Interpretive Center will be on your right, 1/4 mile past the State Park.

  From the parking lot, walk toward the main entrance of the Breazeale center. Look for signs to the training room.

  From Hwy 20 East (from Anacortes)

  Turn LEFT onto Bayview-Edison Road (the sign above the highway points to La Conner to the right and Bayview State Park to the left). A Shell Station and the Farm House Inn are located at this intersection on the opposite side of the road.

  Drive north about five miles, past Bay View State Park. The Breazeale Interpretive Center will be on your right, 1/4 mile past the State Park.

  
  Day 2:
    Thursday, October 21, 2010, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
  

  (Please note: Padilla Bay Reserve is approximately a 15 minute drive from the Interstate.)

  From I-5

  Take Interstate 5 north from Seattle or south from Bellingham to exit 230, just north of Mount Vernon

  Take Highway 20 west toward Anacortes about 6 miles

  (Pass the first brown sign you see that points to Padilla Bay Reserve)

  Turn RIGHT at the stop light onto Bay View-Edison Road (the sign above the highway points to La Conner to the left and Bayview State Park to the right.) A Shell Station and the Farm House Inn are located at this intersection on the opposite side of the road.

  Drive north about five miles, past Bay View State Park. The Breazeale Interpretive Center will be on your right, 1/4 mile past the State Park.

  From the parking lot, walk toward the main entrance of the Breazeale center. Look for signs to the training room.

  From Hwy 20 East (from Anacortes)

  Turn LEFT onto Bayview-Edison Road (the sign above the highway points to La Conner to the right and Bayview State Park to the left). A Shell Station and the Farm House Inn are located at this intersection on the opposite side of the road.

  Drive north about five miles, past Bay View State Park. The Breazeale Interpretive Center will be on your right, 1/4 mile past the State Park.

  
  Class Instructors: Erik Stockdale, Paul Anderson, Patricia Olson, Susan Meyer
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