Mile 23 Report
Pistol River SP north, south of Myers Creek
January 25, 2023
There was a lot of small plastic debris and natural tree debris along the tide line between Meyers Creek and a short distance south of the stacks.
Report Details
There was a lot of small plastic debris and natural tree debris along the tide line between Meyers Creek and a short distance south of the stacks. There are more beach rocks exposed by the stacks due to removal of the sand by the waves - see pics. There is more driftwood and it is pushed up against the sand dunes and in some places up and over the sand bluff - see pics. We walked the beach south of Pistol River Middle access last week before the King tides and there was larger debris, i.e. sand bucket, plastic cups, boat rope, etc. and a lot more driftwood. The Pistol River estuary was full of wood; it looked like a mill pond.
Conditions
Temperature: 48 F. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 4. Tidepooling: 2.
Concerns
Apparent violations: None.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Notable Wildlife
Last week we saw gooseneck barnacles. I was unable to complete the report then so I’m including it in this report as they seem to be unusual. See picture.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Wood pieces, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Erosion of vegetated foredune, Visible retreat of solid bluff, Evidence of wave overtopping.
Actions & Comments
The recent king tides eroded back the sand dunes and pushed the driftwood further back on the dunes.
Erode sand dunes
New rocks exposed on beach in front of stacks
Lots of debris on beach
Goose Neck barnacles
Pistol River estuary full of logs and tree debris
Report Images
Botermans
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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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