Mile 121 - Gregory Point, Lighthouse Beach, Mussel Reef - August 31, 2016

Report Details

It appears there is a lot of bluff erosion. Lots of slides, cracks, and slumping of bluff. Saw some pipes coming from bluff to beach, so there are efforts to divert water. Also saw a concrete structure at beach to fortify bluff (not new, probably been there a long time). Looks like there are efforts to shore up bluff. Several houses very close to sea bluff edge.

Conditions

Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.

Notable Wildlife

A flock of geese resting on the beach, probably at least 2 dozen

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea).

Natural Changes

Landslides/major boulder falls, Newly exposed roots/trees falling. Several slides/slumping of vegetated soil at cliff.