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The commission heard a presentation on shell strings and living shorelines aimed at improving native oyster recruitment and shoreline stability, and reviewed ongoing work on permit process issues, water quality efforts, and summer marine safety staffing.
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The Harbor Commission received an update on a shoreline restoration approach that uses shell strings and living shorelines to support native oysters and make the shoreline more stable. Commissioners also discussed ways to make the permit process easier for residents, but no final permit change was approved at this meeting. Staff said Marine Safety is preparing for a busy summer and has completed training academies for 45 new lifeguards. The commission adjourned after asking that future questions about dredging and other harbor issues be followed up at the next meeting.
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