Mile 182 Report
Roosevelt Beach, Ponsler SW, China Creek, Big Creek
March 16, 2021
Nothing unusual in drift line.
Report Details
Nothing unusual in drift line. Damage of dunes is still apparent from the King Tides .There is still more larger logs on the beach than usual. See photos. People walking and rock collecting on the beach. Dogs on leashes.
Conditions
Temperature: 42 F. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 11. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 7.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 5.
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). Pyrosomes
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune, Evidence of wave overtopping.
Actions & Comments
Damage still apparent from King Tides with over washing of dunes, logs on top of dunes, and big logs close in. Dune over-wash and damage from King tides Muriel Ponsler
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