Mile 261 Report
Haystack Rock, Cape Kiwanda
February 7, 2024
A lot of winter damage to the foredunes noted. Construction workers working on the new boat ramp and replacing and relocating some drainage pipes. Photos showing bulldozer shift sand by residence. 1 dory and 3 fishermen getting picked up
Report Details
A lot of winter damage to the foredunes noted. The smooth path and drive from the Bob Straub north parking lot was completely uplifted , leaving a 6 foot sudden drop off. Large logs on both the North and South ends of the mile almost completely gone and a large amount of sand deposition Construction workers working on the new boat ramp and replacing and relocating some drainage pipes. Photos showing bulldozer shift sand by residence. 1 dory and 3 fishermen getting picked up
Conditions
Temperature: 42 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 0.9 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 11. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 8. Surfing: 2.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 5.
Notable Wildlife
15 Sanderlings on beach
Driftline Content
Small rocks.
New Development
Drainage pipes. Rebuilding boat ramp and drains
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune, Visible retreat of solid bluff.
Report Images
Eric Matthews
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