Shore Friendly: A developmental evaluation
Shoreline modification is pervasive in the Puget Sound region and the use of physical structures to curtail erosion, known as armoring, degrades ecosystems and reduces salmonid forage opportunities. Shore Friendly, a program of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, supports waterfront stewardship on private lands through technical assistance and financial incentive programs that promote the reduction of shoreline armor. This article provides a link to a 2023 report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Professional Science in Fisheries and Wildlife Administration at Oregon State University.
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This project report describes a developmental evaluation that explored opportunities for improving monitoring and evaluation within the Shore Friendly program. Models of interview response data were constructed and organized into five themes: (a) barriers to landowner implementation; (b) opportunities for landowner implementation; (c) program needs; (d) desired program outcomes; and (e) program evaluation. Recommendations are based directly on the reported experiences, ideas and opinions of program staff and were conceived to make monitoring and evaluation iterative and integrated within the Shore Friendly program, and also shareable with program partners and stakeholders.
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Oregon State University
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