Mile 261 Report
Haystack Rock, Cape Kiwanda
April 17, 2022
Sand movement has covered the exposed base rocks near the cape and south of the ramp.
Report Details
Sand movement has covered the exposed base rocks near the cape and south of the ramp. There is a area just west of the boat ramp that is much lower showing exposed loose rocks 4-6" diameter. Boats are launching north of this area.. north of the ramp the hillside continues to sluffing.
Conditions
Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 3.2 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 160. Number of dogs: 25. Playing in surf: 3. Sitting: 25. Tidepooling: 16. Surfing: 12. Other Activities: Climbing the dune 35 On cape, 8 On cape beyond fencing 1, sitting on cliff edge.
Concerns
Climbing bluffs/seastacks
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 60. ATVs/OHVs parking: 1. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 3.
Notable Wildlife
Whales off shore, gulls
Driftline Content
Shells, Wood pieces, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea). Large drift wood, been there awhile, beach fire blackened
New Development
Drainage pipes. Modification of drainage existing pipe, has a elbow on the end. Previouslyundercut erosion at boat ramp has been filled in. New parking lot drainage excavation of sand to make a pathway exists just south of boat ramp
Man-made Modifications
Stream modification. All modifications for repairs and drainage appear to be sand only
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune. North of boat ramp evidence if increased sluffing of dune below the condos. The mile portion south of the boat ramp appears to be filling in with wind blown sand. No mechanical sand excavating is apparent. Beach grass is growing.
Actions & Comments
End of boat ramp is very steep with a trench where wave erosion has created a deep dip. Dorys are keeping to the north side of the ramp. It appears that sand has been moved to this side to improve beach access. The sand is very soft and deep ruts are visible.
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The beach looked great as far as litter, and erosion.
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Wonderful sunny day 65. degrees. New construction in the State parking lot at the north end of the mile. Found 1 beached (dead) bird; a Brown Pelican in the high bare zone, middle of the Mile.
Eric Matthews
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A rather nice day, 55 degrees, clouds and no wind.
Eric Matthews
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Haystack Rock, Cape Kiwanda
Wow what a change from last month! State Parking lot is closed for a couple of months while construction on the new parking lot and restroom continues. The tree ( object I show as a measure of sand deposition ) is really getting uncovered! Survey also for COASST, no beached birds or mammals found. The beach access point at the north end of Bob Straub State Park is still unusable for vehicles, due to a massive erosion event and 5 foot sharp edges to the beach.
Eric Matthews
Mile 261
Haystack Rock, Cape Kiwanda
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
Eric Matthews
Mile 261
Haystack Rock, Cape Kiwanda
Weather: Cloudy and Wintery, High tide today 3.
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