Mile 210 Report
Lost Creek Wayside south, Lost Creek
December 6, 2009
Two male sea lions, solo in the intertidal nd up to dry sand.
Report Details
Two male sea lions, solo in the intertidal nd up to dry sand. Difficult to say whether they were stranded or not. They were mobile, but solo behavior on beach suggested they may not be healthy.As for the erosion problems, I gathered testimony, provided public comment and attended the hearing for the rip rap proposal which was ultimately approved.
Conditions
Temperature: 37 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: NE. Tide Level: 8.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 14. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 3. Playing in sand: 2. Sitting: 2. Photography: 3.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 4. RVs/Buses parking: 1.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 7.
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 2. Two male sea lions, solo in the intertidal and up to dry sand. Difficult to say whether they were stranded or not. They were mobile, but solo behavior on beach suggested they may not be healthy.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).
Man-made Modifications
New riprap or shoreline protection structures.
Natural Changes
Landslides/major boulder falls, Visible retreat of solid bluff.
Actions & Comments
Yes, I gathered testimony, provided public comment and attended the hearing for the rip rap proposal which was utlimately approved.
Charlie
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