Mile 238 Report
Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
April 22, 2019
Mile 238 was fairly empty and calm.
Report Details
Mile 238 was fairly empty and calm. Some more riprap had been placed in certain areas where erosion threatened homes in the winter. Some steep drop-offs still exist, eliminating a few access points for now. Smooth beach all the way up the bluffs in some areas indicating a recent high tide.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.
Activities
Number of people: 2. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 2.
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Wrackline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings or molts, Wood pieces.
New Development
Bluff development. Boulders placed at bluff base. Still a steep drop-off in places.
Man-made Modifications
New riprap or shoreline protection structures.
Natural Changes
Evidence of wave overtopping.
Cathy238
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