Mile 209 Report
Ona Beach north of Beaver Creek, Tracy Creek
December 20, 2008
Recent big tides and an off-shore developed heavy surf stripped much of he sand from the upper beach, in some places down to the underlay.
Report Details
Recent big tides and an off-shore developed heavy surf stripped much of he sand from the upper beach, in some places down to the underlay. The upper beach gradient at the north end of the unit was one foot in 24 feet, and the lower beach was less steep. The gradient at Wandermere was similar.
Conditions
Temperature: 42 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 6.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 1.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Northern Fulmar
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Wood pieces. 52 wood pieces, 15 bottles/cans
bloeffel
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Mile 209
Ona Beach north of Beaver Creek, Tracy Creek
It was a nice, sunny and mild day today.
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Ona Beach north of Beaver Creek, Tracy Creek
There was more litter on the beach after the recent storm.
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Mile 209
Ona Beach north of Beaver Creek, Tracy Creek
10 people, 1 dog, three sets of vehicle tracks on beach (ATVs ?
Sakamoto
Mile 209
Ona Beach north of Beaver Creek, Tracy Creek
Beautiful day with a lot of human activity.
scottmillman
Mile 209
Ona Beach north of Beaver Creek, Tracy Creek
Nothing of concern viewed during this visit.
scottmillman
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Ona Beach north of Beaver Creek, Tracy Creek
15 people observed, all walking along beach, some with dogs.
scottmillman
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Ona Beach north of Beaver Creek, Tracy Creek
More re-work on riprap construction under permit BA-687-13.
stella