Mile 181 Report
Carl G. Washburne SP, Blowout Creek
August 19, 2020
Fewer people using the beach generally over the summer and shorter visit times is helping to keep mile 181 wild and clean.
Report Details
Fewer people using the beach generally over the summer and shorter visit times is helping to keep mile 181 wild and clean. The high sand keeps most of the beach above the tide. It protects the path people take from erosion as people walk down to the sand from the parking lot. Steam was coming off the sand in places, a reminder about cold air coming off the water. The beach seemed nearly empty and 1/4 mile wide.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 3.9 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 11. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 9. Playing in surf: 2. Other Activities: no. No litter to be found.
Concerns
Apparent violations: none.
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 16. RVs/Buses parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
Seagulls, crab.
Beached Birds
none
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
none
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt). Feathers, sea grass.
Man-made Modifications
none
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune. Sand covers lower stairs at the Carl Washburn walk up.
Actions & Comments
Beach access is now open for limited stays. The day use is back open for 4 hour parking. Campground is closed due to concerns over Covid 19 spread.
Looking north east from the walkup.
Looking west toward the ocean.
New restrictions for mile 181
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I noticed 7 cars in the parking area in the Carl Washburne day use location. The high tides were coming all the way up the beach. The beach was clean with no litter observed. The sand was very flat with no sand dunes. The waves were about 3-5 feet I noticed a lack of kelp and seagrass on the beach.
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