Schmidt Design Group, Inc. was prime consultant for several projects along the narrow 7.5 mile Silver Strand over the last seven years. Primary goals for these federally funded projects included environmental education, scenic highway enhancement and restoration of native habitats. Sustainable materials such as Forest Stewardship Council Certified Ipe Wood were used in observation decks. Features include artistic “Discovery (rest) points”, relief sculptures, and environmental education. Consultant team included artists Paul Hobson and Carl Glowinki.