Learn about the upcoming Dockton Shoreline Restoration project planned for the Dockton Natural Area. This project, funded by a resource damage assessment from the 2004 Dalco Passage oil spill, will create numerous wildlife habitat improvements to the Dockton Natural Area shoreline. Tours of the proposed project are offered on site at both 6 pm and 7 pm rain or shine.


The Dockton Natural Area (9538 SW Dock St) is located to the left (west) of the boat ramp as you enter Dockton Park.

Parking is in Dockton Park.


Thursday, June 14th, 2012.

King County staff will offer site tours and answer questions at both 6pm and 7pm.



The project includes:

• Bulkhead and shoreline structure removal

• Creosote piling removal

• Beach and shoreline debris cleanup

• Removal of fill and reshaping the shoreline to create a new salt water inlet

• Diverse shoreline plantings



We welcome your questions and ideas about the project. If you are unable to attend, you may submit comments or questions to Laird O'Rollins, King County Senior Ecologist, laird.o'rollins@kingcounty.gov, 206-296-8014 or King County, Attn: Laird O'Rollins, 201 S. Jackson, Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98104

Additional information can be found at
www.kingcounty.gov/environment/animalsAndPlants/restoration-projects/dockton-shoreline.aspx