Mile 208 Report
Ona Beach, south of Beaver Creek
February 12, 2015
Concerned about proximity to the edge of the cliff of yellow house, as noted previously.
Report Details
Concerned about proximity to the edge of the cliff of yellow house, as noted previously. Photos taken 2/4/15 (those from front of house), and 2/12/15, with comparison photos taken 1/26/15. Have been in contact with Phillip Johnson of Oregon Shores and John Allen, the State Parks Manager for shoreline permitting.
Conditions
Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.
Human Activities
Number of people: 6. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 6.
Vehicles
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. Logs
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune.
Actions & Comments
Reported house in danger of collapse onto beach to Oregon Shores and State Parks.
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