Mile 23 Report
Pistol River SP north, south of Myers Creek
January 25, 2019
Since my October visit, large amounts of vegetated foredune has occurred along about 90% of Mile 23.
Report Details
Since my October visit, large amounts of vegetated foredune has occurred along about 90% of Mile 23. The south end has escaped it. Up to as much as 30 feet of foredune has been lost especially in the region around the yellow location sign number 184. Much of large pile of driftwood that has accumulated on the beach that is protected by the huge offshore rocks has been re-distributed north and south of it's original spot.
Conditions
Temperature: 42 F. Tide Level: 2.3 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 6. Number of dogs: 5. Walking or running: 5. Other Activities: 1 man on a fat tire bicycle.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 5.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Wood pieces, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune.
Report Images
Bob Harvey
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Pistol River SP north, south of Myers Creek
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Pistol River SP north, south of Myers Creek
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Pistol River SP north, south of Myers Creek
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Pistol River SP north, south of Myers Creek
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Bob Harvey
Mile 23
Pistol River SP north, south of Myers Creek
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Pistol River SP north, south of Myers Creek
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