Clarity in a murky system.
Shoreline permitting can feel like navigating foggy waters:
complex rules, multiple agencies, and hidden obstacles at every turn.
At Shoreline Solutions, we chart a clear course for docks, piers, floats, and other
waterfront construction, keeping your project on track while ensuring compliance
with local, state, federal, and tribal regulations.
Where we work
We work along the full stretch of Western Washington’s shorelines;
from the islands and inlets of Puget Sound to inland lakes and rivers throughout the region.
Shoreline Permitting
Shoreline permitting for new construction and repairs
Docks, piers, ramps, floats
Marine rails, boathouses, water craft lifts, mooring buoys
Bulkheads, cable lifts, trams, and shoreline access structures
Freshwater lakes and Puget Sound projects
Residential, marina, and marina-community projects
Permitting & Agency Coordination
City and county shoreline and building permits
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (HPA)
Washington Department of Ecology approvals
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permits
NOAA Fisheries and federal consultation
Coordination with Tribal governments
Process Support
Permit strategy and project planning
Application preparation and submittals
Environmental documentation and mitigation planning
Agency coordination and follow-up
Public review and hearing support
Permit issuance and compliance requirements
Forage Fish Egg Surveys
Certified and approved to conduct forage fish egg surveys
Surf smelt and Pacific sand lance spawning assessments
Surveys conducted in accordance
with WDFW and USACE requirements
Seasonal surveys to support
shoreline permitting and construction
Shoreline Solutions has been guiding waterfront projects through the shoreline permitting process for more than 25 years. During that time, shoreline regulations across Washington State have grown increasingly complex, involving multiple jurisdictions, evolving environmental standards, and overlapping agency requirements. Our role is to make that system navigable; so our clients can move forward with confidence.
We specialize exclusively in shoreline and nearshore permitting for freshwater and marine environments throughout Western Washington, including Puget Sound. Our experience spans residential waterfront projects, marina communities, yacht clubs, and marine builders. We work daily with city and county governments, the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, the Department of Ecology, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, NOAA Fisheries, and Tribal governments; understanding not just the regulations themselves, but how the process actually works in practice.
What sets Shoreline Solutions apart is long-standing familiarity with the permitting landscape and a proven ability to secure approvals in an increasingly demanding regulatory environment. We provide clear guidance, realistic expectations, and steady coordination from initial strategy through final permit issuance. Clients rely on us because we know the system, we speak the language of the agencies involved, and we consistently deliver results.