Mile 289 - Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River - March 19, 2012

Report Details

The driftline was mostly fresh woody debris from the round of flooding last week. It is denser as you move south to the jetty itself.There was a large float on the beach that may have arrived from the Japanese tsunami. 3 large plastic floats were found on the spit last month. This one is a styroform version. Scroll down the link to see photos of these floats from Japan. http://beachcombersalert.blogspot.com/

Conditions

Temperature: 42 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: SE. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.

Human Activities

Cold and rainy day kept most people away.

Concerns

Apparent violations: none.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 2.

Notable Wildlife

only a few single gulls near surfline

Driftline Content

Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. possible tsunami generated float

Natural Changes

no evidence of erosion. (as normal for 289)