Mile 244 Report
January 25, 2020
Erosion, drainage pipe blight effecting this mile with recent storms.
Report Details
Erosion, drainage pipe blight effecting this mile with recent storms.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 5.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 25. Number of dogs: 6. Walking or running: 25.
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Flock of sanderlings
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.).
New Development
Drainage pipes.
Natural Changes
Landslides/major boulder falls, Visible retreat of solid bluff.
Actions & Comments
The bluffs are eroding considerably where humans have carved into the bluffs below chinook winds casino. Drainage pipes are a considerable blight on this mile and are being eroded further out towards the ocean resting on public beach.
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Today was a beautiful day to walk on the beach with a dog or to take photos of the birds.
SallyG
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Although there are signs prohibiting fires and fireworks, they don't seem to be enforced.
SallyG
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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
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An incredible opportunity to watch two bald eagle on Lincoln City, Oregon Beach.
garretta
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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