Mile 255 Report
Kiwanda Beach
March 6, 2018
Beach is very wide.
Report Details
Beach is very wide. Foredune appears steeper and lower than previous visits. Public access trail in Mile 254 across foredune is trench like. Very little trash on beach. Beautiful view up and down beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 2.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Some Vellela washed up
Driftline Content
Shells, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune.
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Mile 255
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