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ESTABLISHED 2018

Grounded in local marine science.

We are local biologists and neighbors working side-by-side to restore Washington's critical estuaries and shorelines.

15k+

feet of shoreline restored

450+

active volunteers

Close-up documentary shot of muddy hands carefully planting native eelgrass in a cold Washington estuary, overcast morning light, 35mm film grain
Close-up documentary shot of muddy hands carefully planting native eelgrass in a cold Washington estuary, overcast morning light, 35mm film grain
Our Origin

Restoring Washington's home waters.

Save the Waterfront Foundation began when local marine biologists noticed rapid eelgrass decline in our estuaries. We realized policy alone couldn't act fast enough—so we gathered shovels and got to work.

Today, we restore crucial riparian buffers and clear shoreline debris across Puget Sound. Our methods are strictly scientific, but our force is entirely grassroots.

Black and white portrait of a female marine biologist in a rain jacket, smiling subtly on a misty beach, overcast PNW light
Black and white portrait of a female marine biologist in a rain jacket, smiling subtly on a misty beach, overcast PNW light
Black and white portrait of a rugged male restoration expert wearing a beanie and wet-weather gear, misty shoreline background
Black and white portrait of a rugged male restoration expert wearing a beanie and wet-weather gear, misty shoreline background
Black and white portrait of a female community organizer holding a clipboard, rain jacket, coastal pine trees in background
Black and white portrait of a female community organizer holding a clipboard, rain jacket, coastal pine trees in background
THE FIELD TEAM

Led by local scientists

Our projects are designed and executed by experienced biologists, restoration ecologists, and community organizers who live along these waters.

Dr. Clara Vance

Marcus Thorne

Sonia Reyes

Lead Ecologist. Clara coordinates our eelgrass restoration and monitors water quality across Puget Sound estuaries.

Operations Director. Marcus leads our boots-on-the-ground shoreline cleanups and manages riparian buffer plantings.

Volunteer Coordinator. Sonia mobilizes local schools, tribes, and municipal groups for hands-on conservation days.

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COLLABORATION

A shared stewardship

We don't work in isolation. We collaborate with Washington tribes, municipal agencies, and local schools to build lasting ecological resilience.

Tribal Co-Management

Municipal Action

School Programs

Partnering with local tribes to integrate traditional ecological knowledge with modern restoration science.

Working with local governments to secure public shorelines and establish permanent riparian protection zones.

Bringing local students into the mud to plant native species and learn hands-on estuary stewardship.