Mile 182 Report
Roosevelt Beach, Ponsler SW, China Creek, Big Creek
March 16, 2009
It has been approximately one month since we walked Mile 182, and little has changed.
Report Details
It has been approximately one month since we walked Mile 182, and little has changed. Areas of the beach that are normally exposed rock this time of the year are still sandy. China Creek and Big Creek have widened in response to the latest storms. All in all, very little has changed on Mile 182.
Conditions
Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 5.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 6. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 2. Though it was windy, people were walking the shoreline and enjoying the beach.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 3.
Notable Wildlife
While we saw a few gulls, the absence of birdlife was notable.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
No noticeable erosion is visible.
Jackie
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