Mile 182 - Roosevelt Beach, Ponsler SW, China Creek, Big Creek - October 21, 2008

Report Details

The sea and winds were calm. Though the sand is evenly distributed, rocks are protruding through the sand and several agates were found. Due to the lack of people, the beach and surrounding areas were pristine.

Conditions

Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 4.5 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 2. Walking or running: 2.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 2.

Notable Wildlife

We saw 6 pelicans. The only visible sea life we saw were a few sea gooseberries.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Small rocks.

Man-made Modifications

The trail on the south end of Mile 182 that leads to Washburne Park has been roped off. Cause of closure is unknown.

Natural Changes

None noted.

Actions & Comments

Today was a beautiful sunny day with only the slightest wind out of the north. Very little ocean debris and virtually no human-caused trash was seen.

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Jackie

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Mile 182

Roosevelt Beach, Ponsler SW, China Creek, Big Creek

November 8, 2024

Tide six feet with a few sneaker waves.

Heron/James

Mile 182

Roosevelt Beach, Ponsler SW, China Creek, Big Creek

August 1, 2024

The entry way to Muriel Ponsler has been enhanced by a load of gravel that was placed in the entry way ditch. There were a lot of sand filling in the beach which is usual in the summer.

James/Heron

Mile 182

Roosevelt Beach, Ponsler SW, China Creek, Big Creek

May 26, 2024

A lot of people on the beach today backpacking, rock hounding, playing and picnicking on the beach. There was one large piece of fiberglass on the beach.

James/Heron