Posts by Sound Native Plants Staff
SNP is Hiring!
Both North and South Crews need muscle this planting season! Sound Native Plants is seeking multiple Field Technicians who are passionate about and experienced in native ecosystem restoration or green stormwater infrastructure. Our North Crew is based near Olympia, WA and South Crew is based in Portland, OR. Field Technician Position Listing Summary SNP is…
Read MoreLow-Impact Development Consulting Services
Ecosystems that Clean & Regulate Sound Native Plants specializes in many low impact development (LID) methods. What they have in common is that they clean water and soils while regulating the effects of flood and erosion. LID designs mimic natural processes and work with the surrounding environment to reduce maintenance and yield long-term project success.…
Read MoreSlope Consulting Services
Ecosystems that Weave & Filter From the mountains to sea, our Pacific Northwest is one giant slope comprised of many tiny slopes. The native plant communities that root on inclines stabilize and clean the soil underneath. Strategic layering of roots can weave together substrate and strengthen the integrity of a slope, reducing erosion. These same…
Read MoreShoreline Consulting Services
Ecosystems that Buffer & Foster Our Pacific Northwest region has stretches of shoreline: Washington State alone has around 2,700 miles! These ecosystems are very, very important to care for. Shorelines are dynamic, diverse, and ever-evolving. Healthy shorelines buffer the land from the effects of storms blown in from sea. The unique combinations of water, earth,…
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