Mile 29 - Rogue River North Jetty, Wedderburn, Knox Rock - August 26, 2015

Report Details

There were 2 other people on the beach with 1 dog. They were cutting driftwood for firewood, and driving on the beach (allowed at this location). One dead gull and one dead sea lion present - both very decomposed at this point. The erosion near the waste treatment ponds continue to cut back slowly. It doesn't appear that any additional land has eroded since last winter. One small bag of land-based trash collected (this beach is usually quite clean of debris).

Conditions

Temperature: 66 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 2. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 2. Just two others out cutting wood on the beach, and walking their dog.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 1.

Notable Wildlife

I could hear several oystercatchers out on Knox Rock.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. 1 dead gull

Stranded Marine Mammals

1 dead sea lion - VERY decomposed.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.

Natural Changes

Visible retreat of solid bluff.

Actions & Comments

No actions taken, besides monitoring ongoing erosion. I believe the erosion occurs only during king tides in the winter. I will continue to photo document the site.