Mile 279 Report

Location:

Tillamook

Netarts Spit north end, Happy Camp

Conditions:

Friday 11:45 PM

Cloudy

45° F

Wind:

Strong from the S

Tide Level:

5.0 ft

Humans / Pets:

People:

0

Dogs:

0

Activities:

Concerns:

Apparent Violations:

None

Disturbances:

Vehicles:

ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed:

1

Activity Comments:

Park Ranger riding a 4 wheel ATV

Notable Wildlife:

Dead Birds:

Stranded:

Fish & Invertebrates:

Driftline:

Kelp or Algae·Wood pieces·Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.)

Lots of driftwood from our recent KING TIDES.

New Development:

None

Modifications:

None

Natural Changes:

Newly exposed roots/trees falling·Erosion of vegetated foredune·Evidence of wave overtopping

Comments:

Nothing I could do!

Summary:

Lots of erosion has taken place on Netarts Spit from our recent KING TIDES!