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).
Cathy238
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Mile 238
Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
Not much activity or change.
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Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
The beach was completely empty today.
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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.
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Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
Beach was calm and litter-free.
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Mile 238
Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
Some beach accesses have been reopened (50B and between property 281/283).
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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.
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Mile 238
Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
Very little beach to walk on at this time of year at high tide.
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Mile 238
Salishan Spit, North Lagoon, Siletz Bay
Some accesses are usable again, like the one near lot 281.
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