Mile 23 Report
Pistol River SP north, south of Myers Creek
December 4, 2008
A calm fall has produced few big storms so little new erosion is evident.
Report Details
A calm fall has produced few big storms so little new erosion is evident. The tide was a +3 ft so the tidepools were unavailable for inspecting. An interesting artifact comprised of logs and bolts is new (see first picture).
Conditions
Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 1. Almost non-existent on this lovely day. A small group of ATV tracks in the sand a few yards S. of Myers Creek
Concerns
Apparent violations: none.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 1. RVs/Buses parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
2 kelp, a couple sea palms, 3 gulls, no sandpipers, no geese2 sand dollars
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. 1 long-dead gull
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
no
Driftline Content
Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. very small amount of human litter
Man-made Modifications
none
Natural Changes
none
Report Images
Bob Harvey
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Mile 23
Pistol River SP north, south of Myers Creek
Found the partial remains of a large (6'x6') cylindrical buoy on top of driftwood about 1/3 mile north of Henrys Rock (monolithic HR marks the south end of mile 23. Your reporter called Harris Beach SP who is responsible for cleanup of Pistol River SP which mile 23 is within. The rest of the beach is smooth and litter free.
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Pistol River SP north, south of Myers Creek
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Mile 23
Pistol River SP north, south of Myers Creek
Steep newly cut foredunes and rocks more exposed because of winter waves scouring the beach.
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Pistol River SP north, south of Myers Creek
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Mile 23
Pistol River SP north, south of Myers Creek
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