Mile 227 - Cape Foulweather, Rocky Creek - February 21, 2019

Report Details

It was a cold February morning with little animal and human activity. Access is limited to observation well back from the surf in most spots and the housing complex limits observation of around 40% of mile 227. In this initial visit there was no attempt to gain legal access through private property. Vegetation appeared healthy, trails to shore were few and well used. Human impact was light, in my opinion, with very little litter found. My main concern is a recently erected tree stand in a clump of trees and the trail cut through the brush. I need to confirm land ownership where the tree stand and fire rings are found. Attachments: Map and Photos

Conditions

Temperature: 32 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 1.2 feet.

Human Activities

Other Activities: Fishing boat 1/2 mile off shore moving S to N.. There is moderate amount of human impact in accessible areas. There are a few well established trails but little evidence of people venturing off the trails. Construction of the tree stand appears to in progress. No evidence of recent camping.

Concerns

Apparent violations: Possible violations- A tree stand/observation platform was built in a group of trees (see map and photo). Two fire rings were built in vegetated areas that are prone to erosion. Very little litter considering there is ample opportunity to discard litter unobserved. There was a small amount of litter along Otter Crest Loop road..

Notable Wildlife

Only a few Gulls few by off shore. Nothing seen on or near shore (which is all cliff or steep rocky slope).

Driftline Content

No driftline to observe. I did not see anything unusual where debris would accumulate, pushed in against the rocks by tide/wave action. Just some small driftwood and foam.

New Development

None observed. First visit. Took photos for later reference.

Natural Changes

There is some slumping at the interface of rocks and vegetation. It appears natural and not human induced, although in the few spots where it is apparent people are walking close to this interface there may be accelerated slumping. I took some photos of these spots for future reference.