Mile 170 Report
South end Heceta Beach, North and South Jetty Siuslaw R
January 25, 2008
I've seen a major deterioration of the north jetty.
Report Details
I've seen a major deterioration of the north jetty. Whereas in 2001 small rocks would be moved during severe storms,I'm now seeing 20-40 ton rocks breaking up after just a hi-tide. Also untill the rip-rap project was seeing sea anenomies way up river form where they were in 2001. But they're gone since the rip-rap.
Conditions
Temperature: 30 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 8. Walking or running: 6. Other Activities: cutting up driftwood. What should I do about people cutting driftwood and driving in the river estuary? I tell'em that I don't think it's allowed. they tell me it is. Should I take a picture of their license plate and send it to you?
Concerns
Driftwood removal
Apparent violations: 2 dogs with collars noone with them harrassing seals.Disturbances: Disturbance/harassment of marine mammals
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 5.
Notable Wildlife
150 seals
Man-made Modifications
New riprap or shoreline protection structures. hydroseed on river bank
Actions & Comments
I should note that I've seen a major deterioration of the north jetty. Whereas in 2001 small rocks would be moved during severe storms,I'm now seeing 20-40 ton rocks breaking up after just a hi-tide. Also untill the rip-rap project was seeing sea anenomies way up river form where they were in 2001. But they're gone since the rip-rap.
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