Mile 238 Report
Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
September 19, 2018
This day was similar to several other days I walked this mile since it was assigned.
Report Details
This day was similar to several other days I walked this mile since it was assigned. Very little activity of any kind. No trash or other signs of pollution. No people this day, only 4-5 on the other days I walked it. No pets. Very mild weather - little wind, low wave action, warm temperature, sunny with few low clouds.
Conditions
Temperature: 58 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.
Human Activities
No activity. No trash. One driftwood structure built on the beach, tent-shape.
Concerns
Kelp/algae collection
Notable Wildlife
Only 4 or 5 seagulls flying in the area. No birds on the water. No seals in the water.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt).
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Mile 238
Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
Not much activity or change.
Cathy
Mile 238
Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
The beach was completely empty today.
Cathy
Mile 238
Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
Beach was completely deserted today. The only usable accesses are at 50B and in between properties 281 and 283.
Catherine Berger
Mile 238
Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
Beach was calm and litter-free.
Cathy238
Mile 238
Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
Some beach accesses have been reopened (50B and between property 281/283).
Cathy238
Mile 238
Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
Beach accesses are currently closed along Salishan Drive, except at the end of the road at access #50, and an unmarked access at lot #349.
Cathy238
Mile 238
Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
Very little beach to walk on at this time of year at high tide.
Cathy238
Mile 238
Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
Some accesses are usable again, like the one near lot 281.
Cathy238