Coastal Geologic Services

We are proud to announce that Coastal Geologic Services has joined Natural Systems Design! We look forward to increasing our positive impact with the addition of coastal science, design and engineering expertise in the nearshore and coastal communities.
. Read full announcement: https://naturaldes.com/coastal-geologic-services-has-joined-natural-systems-design-expanding-capabilities-and-positive-impact-in-the-pacific-northwest/

As a part of the Beach Nourishment Science Sprint, a new final report (Lambert & Chamberlin 2023) was recently published! CGS was contracted by WDFW in this first of a series of “Science Sprint” research efforts where state and federal scientists are providing direction and expert opinions of critical nearshore resources management issues.

Image of Birch Bay Berm project from 2016 to 2022 after 200,000 tons of beach nourishment gravel and sand was placed on the beach to enhance the ecological functions and provide coastal flooding and erosion protection to the Birch Bay community.

Report: https://salishsearestoration.org/wiki/Lambert_%26_Chamberlin_2023

A great day of vegetation planting and invasive species removal at Little Squalicum Estuary!

CGS staff joined over 200 volunteers this Saturday, including Bellingham Mayor Seth Fleetwood and US Representative Rick Larsen, in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Community Work Party at Little Squalicum Park. Volunteers planted over 4,600 estuary and upland plants throughout the park and removed 24 cubic yards of invasive vegetation! CGS has been a part of the Little Squalicum Estuary habitat enhancement project from the beginning over 15 years ago, including work on the conceptual design, funding support, final project design, and construction oversight. Once completed, the project will provide important rearing habitat for ESA-listed Chinook salmon from the Nooksack River, as well as benefits to other species including steelhead, chum salmon, coho salmon, surf smelt, and sand lance.

Thanks to the City of Bellingham, Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association, and many other partners for organizing a wonderful community event!

Happy Earth Day! CGS’s knows where the not so secret stash of golf balls are at Birch Bay! Fun day with and cleaning up the beach! 🌎