Mile 238 Report
Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
August 28, 2019
Mile 238 was very calm and empty today.
Report Details
Mile 238 was very calm and empty today. No people or animals (except birds). No debris on the beach, only dried seaweed, driftwood, small logs, etc. A natural bluff has formed along much of this mile near the waterline.
Conditions
Temperature: 62 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Tide Level: 7.0 feet.
Notable Wildlife
Seagulls, crows
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces.
New Development
Steps down bluff. Some rock steps have been placed at some access points. Some are gradually being covered by drifting sand. Two notices of pending proposals for concrete stairways at access points 50A and B are posted.
Cathy238
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Beach was completely deserted today. The only usable accesses are at 50B and in between properties 281 and 283.
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Some beach accesses have been reopened (50B and between property 281/283).
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Beach accesses are currently closed along Salishan Drive, except at the end of the road at access #50, and an unmarked access at lot #349.
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Some accesses are usable again, like the one near lot 281.
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