Mile 238 Report
Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
September 10, 2025
Beach accesses are still primarily closed (No Trespassing signs) but a couple are usable (50B, 50, etc). Riprap project seems ongoing in some areas, but completed in others.
Report Details
Beach accesses are still primarily closed (No Trespassing signs) but a couple are usable (50B, 50, etc). Riprap project seems ongoing in some areas, but completed in others.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 1.
Notable Wildlife
Pelicans flying over waves
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces.
New Development
Bluff development.
Man-made Modifications
Dune modification/removal, New riprap or shoreline protection structures. Large excavation on beach with active work being done (large machinery working) but not quite sure what's being done as it has been going on for quite some time.
Cathy
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