Mile 312 Report
Cannon Beach, Tolovana Park south
December 11, 2009
Some sand erosion noted.
Report Details
Some sand erosion noted. Most barnacles and mussels have been eroded off exposed rocks that were visible today. No sea stars noted.
Conditions
Temperature: 44 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 10. Number of dogs: 5. Walking or running: 5. Tidepooling: 5. Rip rap being installed at SurfCrest St.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 15.
Notable Wildlife
many gulls sitting on sand
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. one northern fulmar and one western gull
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. small dead jellyfish and lots of small plastic pieces
Man-made Modifications
New riprap or shoreline protection structures.
Actions & Comments
G. Oxwang will see if permit in place for new rip rap
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Cannon Beach, Tolovana Park south
We haven't seen any unusual wildlife or major changes in the coastline.
Cannon Beach Academy
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Cannon Beach, Tolovana Park south
It was a beautiful but chilly day, so not that many people were out.
Cannon Beach Academy
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Cannon Beach, Tolovana Park south
This was the first visit to our adopted mile.
Cannon Beach Academy
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Cannon Beach, Tolovana Park south
A beautiful day on the beach, sunny and partly cloudy with little wind.
FOHRAP1
Mile 312
Cannon Beach, Tolovana Park south
usual spring break activity
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