Mile 256 Report
Kiwanda Beach, Daley Lake, Camp Winema
April 18, 2018
There is very little change to the sand or dunes along mile 256.
Report Details
There is very little change to the sand or dunes along mile 256. The most remarkable observation was of the number of Velella Velellas and their large size.
Conditions
Temperature: 56 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: -0.8 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 8. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 8.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. Many Velella Velellas in the wrack line; remarkable for their large size.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces. Removed one 2-gallon size water bottle with attached mussels. Overall, there was very little plastic debris on the beach. A lot of Velella Velellas.
jeanrcameron
CoastWatcher
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Mile 256
Kiwanda Beach, Daley Lake, Camp Winema
Significant erosion to the dune which has caused many trees of all sizes to fall to the beach and be washed northward. Of note: this same significant degree of erosion occurred for 2 1/2 miles: from the northern section of mile 254 through mile 257 at Camp Winema
Heidi Heidenreich
Mile 256
Kiwanda Beach, Daley Lake, Camp Winema
Though overcast many people were enjoying their beach time including a lady from TX.
Harding
Mile 256
Kiwanda Beach, Daley Lake, Camp Winema
There is very little change to the sand or dunes along mile 256.
jeanrcameron
Mile 256
Kiwanda Beach, Daley Lake, Camp Winema
Nice day at the ocean, people seem to be enjoying themselves.
gordonleslie
