Mile 243 Report
Wecoma Beach, Lincoln City
February 2, 2021
Photos show new, significant erosion with a drop in the sand/grass bank of more than 6 feet in places; logs that were tossed around with comparison photo from 2019 of same location; rock bed revealed that hadn't appeared this last year.
Report Details
Photos show new, significant erosion with a drop in the sand/grass bank of more than 6 feet in places; logs that were tossed around with comparison photo from 2019 of same location; rock bed revealed that hadn't appeared this last year. And, must have been "Drive on Wecoma Beach Day" in addition to being Groundhog Day.
Conditions
Temperature: 46 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 2.5 feet.
Human Activities
Vehicles driving extended distances on beach.
Concerns
Apparent violations: Vehicles driving extended distances on beach..
Actions & Comments
Reported one to non-emergency police. Other turned back to 15th St access before police could respond.
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