Report Details

This report focuses on erosion and drainage pipe issues. The drain photos are numbered from north to south starting at Roads End State Park. With the sand and cliff erosion, more pipe drains are evident on the beach. The sand has shifted west so that the southern end of Mile 244 at Wecoma beach (access point #42), at today's low tide I paced for 1050 feet which is more than the usual distance. The high tide line has routinely reached the base of the cliffs and has caused erosion this season.

Conditions

Temperature: 45 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: W. Tide Level: 2.4 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 40. Number of dogs: 7. Walking or running: 38. Sitting: 2.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 20.

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). Large fishing net washed ashore. I notified Oregon State Parks 2 days prior but they have not removed it.

New Development

Drainage pipes. Drain pipes are being replaced yet still run onto the beach.

Natural Changes

Erosion of vegetated foredune, Visible retreat of solid bluff.

Actions & Comments

I have notified the public works department of Lincoln City about the drainage pipes but they have not responded.

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Mile 244

October 31, 2023

Today was a beautiful day to walk on the beach with a dog or to take photos of the birds.

SallyG

Mile 244

July 5, 2023

Although there are signs prohibiting fires and fireworks, they don't seem to be enforced.

SallyG

Mile 244

April 14, 2023

I've attached photos of what appears to be a homeless shelter built into a cliff wall and a picture of children digging in the cliff wall.

SallyG

Mile 244

June 13, 2022

An incredible opportunity to watch two bald eagle on Lincoln City, Oregon Beach.

garretta

Mile 244

February 19, 2022

What stays the same here and needs attention is the plastic drainage pipes hanging down the cliff from private property that drain onto the beach.

Victoria

Mile 244

December 28, 2021

Crab fishing gear on the beach.

Victoria

Mile 244

July 30, 2021

A foggy morning on mile 244.

Victoria

Mile 244

July 5, 2021

Hot fireworks and smoldering fires on beach.

Victoria