Mile 23 Report
Pistol River SP north, south of Myers Creek
October 12, 2018
People enjoying Beach, foredunes stacked with summer sand from the northwest.
Report Details
People enjoying Beach, foredunes stacked with summer sand from the northwest. New signage along Highway 101 such as "no overnight parking", yellow safety location signs 183,184,185
Conditions
Temperature: 69 F. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 6.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 11. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 7. Sitting: 4. It's all good ...
Concerns
Litter
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 7. RVs/Buses parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
About 100 gulls on the shore of Myers Creek
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells. 2 large clumps of mussels
New Development
None
Natural Changes
Nw winds have stacked sand against foredunes
Actions & Comments
Called Harris Beach S P to remove tire from below rescue sign 184
Report Images
Bob Harvey
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