Steep Slopes on Puget Sound

8:30-9:00 a.m.

Introductions and field trip logistics

Betty Renkor, Washington Department of Ecology
Wendy Gerstel, Qwg Applied Geology

9:00-11:30 a.m.

Field Trip to nearby beach

Wendy Gerstel, Qwg Applied Geology

11:30-11:45 a.m.

Return to Lacey Community Center

11:45-12:30 p.m.

Lunch on your own

12:30-1:00 p.m.

Introductory conversation about steep slopes

Nicole Faghin, Washington Sea Grant

1:00-1:30 p.m.

Geology of landslides

Wendy Gerstel, Qwg Applied Geology

1:30-2:00 p.m.

Landslides in Puget Sound

Hugh Shipman, Washington Department of Ecology

2:00-2:30 p.m.

Landslide mapping and guidance

Kara Jacobacci, Washington Department of Natural Resources

2:30-2:45 p.m.

Questions and answers about geology, landslides, and DNR support

Betty Renkor, Washington Department of Ecology

2:45-3:00 p.m.

Break

3:00-4:00 p.m.

Local planning and permitting issues related to steep slopes

Island County: Steep Slopes & Geologically Hazardous Areas - Janet Wright, Island County

Leila Willoughby-Oakes, City of Federal Way

Shoreline and Coastal Planners Group Steep Slopes Presentation - Brad Murphy, Thurston County

4:00 p.m.

Adjourn