Dynamic revetments: Site-based design, permitting, and coordination to implement nature-based solutions
DATE: September 16, 2025
TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Westport Maritime Museum (McCausland Hall) - 2201 Westhaven Dr., Westport WA 98595
Agenda and speaker bio handout
*Presentation materials linked below*
MEETING GOALS:
Learn about the history of this part of the Pacific Coast.
Understand the unique erosion challenges in this area.
Hear from staff at state government agencies and others who have been involved in the planning, design, and permitting of dynamic revetment projects.
Learn how engineers design dynamic revetments to address site-specific conditions.
Take a guided tour of existing and planned dynamic revetment sites.
FINAL AGENDA:
8:30-9:00 Doors open
9:00-9:15 Welcome and introductions - Rebecca Rothwell, Sydney Fishman
9:15-9:35 Tribal history of the area - Heidi Petersen
9:35-10:15 Erosion and engineering issues - Garrett Jackson, Michelle Gostic
10:15-10:30 Break
10:30-11:15 Panel on community action and cross-agency collaboration - Connie Allen, Henry Bell, Jackson Blalock, Lauren Bauernschmidt, Heidi Petersen, Ryan Karlson
11:15-noon Regulations and permitting - Zach Meyer, Lauren Bauernschmidt, Chelsey Martin
Noon-12:20 Q&A - all presenters
12:20-12:30 Wrap up - Rebecca Rothwell, Sydney Fishman
12:30-1:30 Lunch
1:30-4:00 Tour of dynamic revetment sites (Westport by the Sea condos, North Cove, Graveyard Spit)
Group photo in front of the dynamic revetment at the Westport by the Sea condominiums