Mile 182 Report
Roosevelt Beach, Ponsler SW, China Creek, Big Creek
January 20, 2023
Not a lot in the driftline due to recent king tide.
Report Details
Not a lot in the driftline due to recent king tide. There were some logs and driftwood by the trail entrance but they were not blocking the entrance to the beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: W. Tide Level: 5.0 feet.
Activities
Number of people: 11. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 8.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 7.
Wrackline Content
Shells, Wood pieces, Plastic debri (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea). Worm, feathers
Natural Changes
Continued cliff erosion due to winter storms
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