Mile 121 Report
Gregory Point, Lighthouse Beach, Mussel Reef
August 1, 2021
Report Details
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 2.9 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 12. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 8. Playing in sand: 4. Sitting: 2.
Concerns
Apparent violations: Unknown:.. My understanding is that private property ends where the vegetation line meets the sand & that no private structures can be built on the sand. There are many stairs & structures along this beach that are on the sand, & have been here for years. There are also several yard run-off drain lines to the beach. Are these in violation of the beach laws? "..the 1967 Oregon Beach Bill legally established public recreational easements to all the beaches seaward of the vegetation line".
Notable Wildlife
Gulls, geese & cormorants
New Development
There are several steps & drainage lines to the beach, but all appear to have been there for some time.
Trail to east end of lighthouse beach
east end
Looking west toward lighthouse
east end
East end
Large wood beam with bolts
Cape Arago Lighthouse
Steps from private property onto the beach
Concrete structure from private property to the beach to stableize hill.
Steps from private property onto the beach
Drain pipe from private property onto the beach
Drain pipes from private property onto the beach
Drain pipe from private property onto the beach
Steel rod in the sand.
No trespassing signs at west entrance that has been public access for many years. Not put up by property owner.
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