Washington State Department of Ecology

Coastal Training Program Washington

Working to Protect Puget Sound and Washington's Shorelines

Scheduled Classes

We are committed to offering classes that are practical, pertinent, and scientifically based. Most classes are designed to combine classroom time with field time so that you can have a hands-on learning experience

Thanks to federal funding from NOAA's National Estuarine Reserves Division, we are able to offer you high value classes at extremely affordable prices.

These classes fill quickly, so you'll want to register right away. After you register, please print out the invoice and submit with your check (we are unable to process credit cards). If the classes are full, please add your name to the waiting list, as space often becomes available.

PLEASE NOTE:  Payment is due no later than two weeks before the class to hold your spot.

  • Developing Wetland Mitigation and Monitoring Plans

    Designing Compensatory Mitigation and Restoration Projects

    Class Cost:
      • Day 1: Wednesday, December 10, 2008
      •   9:00 AM - 4:00 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, December 11, 2008
      •   9:00 AM - 4:00 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: Susan Buis, Dyanne Sheldon Wait List