Mile 264 Report

Location:

Tillamook

Tierra Del Mar

Conditions:

Thursday 1:30 PM

50° F

Wind:

Strong from the S

Tide Level:

1.0 ft

Humans / Pets:

People:

5

Dogs:

3

Activities:

Walking / Running:

5

Concerns:

Apparent Violations:

Dune and shorepine tree removal at new construction at end of Pollock St.

Disturbances:

Vehicles:

Cars/Trucks on beach, allowed:

3

Activity Comments:

A large dune has been removed to provide a view for a large house under construction. Trees have been toppled and pushed onto the beach. It seems that the large dune that has been removed spanned private and public property.

Notable Wildlife:

Dead Birds:

Stranded:

Fish & Invertebrates:

Driftline:

Plastic pellets

Much more small and micro plastics than normal.

New Development:

Modifications:

Dune Modification·Sand removal

The large dune at the end of Pollock Ave. has been removed as part of a new home being constructed. It seems to have spanned private and public property. Trees have been pushed down onto the beach.

Natural Changes:

Comments:

I'm not sure about the legality of the dune removal.  

Summary:

Dune removal. See photos. Also, the Facebook drilling was active with a large loud machine working.