Mile 290 Report
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
April 23, 2022
Erosion has abated on Mile 290 since that which occurred during the winter.
Report Details
Erosion has abated on Mile 290 since that which occurred during the winter. The northern and central sections of Camp Magruder have sustained the highest loss of bluffs and trees. The southern beachfront of Magruder and the adjacent beach down to Barview Jetty do not appear to have experienced any erosion comparable to the sections to the north.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: W. Tide Level: 2.2 feet.
Human Activities
Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 3. Playing in sand: 8. Sitting: 3.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Wood pieces.
New Development
Bluff development. Noted on Mile 289
Man-made Modifications
Beachgrass planting or removal, New riprap or shoreline protection structures. These modifications are along Mile 289 - Revetment project along all shorefront properties at Pine Beach Loop between Shorewood and Camp Magruder, planted with dune grass. The changes listed below often naturally occur in winter, especially during high King tides, but appear to have been significantly exacerbated by the revetments at Pine Beach Loop.
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Erosion of vegetated foredune, Visible retreat of solid bluff, Evidence of wave overtopping. All along Pine Beach Loop and the northern and central sections of Camp Magruder on Mile 289.
Actions & Comments
Sent photographs and descriptions to Oregon Shores executive director during the installation of Pine Beach Loop revetment between 11/13/21 - 2/3/22.
BerrieC
CoastWatcher
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Mile 290
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
Over 250 dead moon jellies. Over 10 dead sea nettles. Atypical accumulation of kelp of various kinds on the beach
Chris Berrie
Mile 290
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
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Connye Corey
Mile 290
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
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Chris Berre
Mile 290
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
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Connye Corey
Mile 290
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
This dispatch is a supplement previous reports filed on significant eelgrass accumulations on the mile. Large and small piles of eel grass observed all along the mile.
Chris Berrie
Mile 290
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
127 moon or other transparent jellies, whole or mostly whole, plus dozens of pieces, 1-6 inches.
Chris Berrie
Mile 290
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
The purpose of this dispatch is to continue reporting on unusual aggregations of dead jellyfish on the beach, As previously reported. Several large, nearly whole Lions Mane jellies plus hundreds of smaller pieces.
Chris Berrie
Mile 290
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
The purpose of this dispatch is to continue reporting on unusual accumulations of dead jellyfish on the beach, as noted in prior reports. 1 dead Common Murre, no tag.
Chris Berrie