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Heavy surf has cleared the beach of most debris, even a crab shell is hard to spot. The sand dispersal is flattening the beach and extending the low tide line westward. Grasses and woody debris from the bluff and homeowners beachfront are being pulled down and out to the intertidal zones from the heavy surf.

Conditions

Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: W. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 10. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 10.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 8.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. Northern Fulmar

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces.

New Development

Drainage pipes. Some homeowners have renewed their drainage pipes that are resting on the beach.

Natural Changes

Heavy surf has cleared the beach of most debris, even a crab shell is hard to spot. The sand is flattening the beach and extending the low tide line westward. Grasses and woody debris from the bluff and and homeowners beachfront are being pulled down and out to the intertidal zones from the heavy surf.

Actions & Comments

I did notify Lincoln City of the drainage pipes but have not had a response.

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February 19, 2022

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December 28, 2021

Crab fishing gear on the beach.

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July 5, 2021

Hot fireworks and smoldering fires on beach.

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