Mile 339 Report
Clatsop Spit, Fort Stevens SP
March 16, 2024
Nothing noteworthy to report.
Report Details
Nothing noteworthy to report. Erosion of dunes is very evident (see photos).
Conditions
Temperature: 59 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: -1.2 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 10. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 10. Sitting: 2. Tidepooling: 2. Fishing: 2.
Concerns
Apparent violations: None.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 4.
Notable Wildlife
A few Gulls.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Wood pieces, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea). Lots of plastics - see photo.
Natural Changes
Major cracks appearing in bluffs, Erosion of vegetated foredune. Steep winter dune profile continues - see photos.
Report Images
Ed Joyce
CoastWatcher
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Mile 339
Clatsop Spit, Fort Stevens SP
Nothing unusual. Unusually small amount of beach debris found.
Ed Joyce
Mile 339
Clatsop Spit, Fort Stevens SP
Three dead seals observed and reported to the Seaside Aquarium and photos were sent.
Ed Joyce
Mile 339
Clatsop Spit, Fort Stevens SP
Unusually small amount of marine debris.
Ed Joyce
Mile 339
Clatsop Spit, Fort Stevens SP
Probably the most marine debris and driftwood ever observed during my 9 years of walking this mile.
Ed Joyce
Mile 339
Clatsop Spit, Fort Stevens SP
Typical winter beach profile with steep dunes and erosion of beach grasses down the dunes.
Ed Joyce
Mile 339
Clatsop Spit, Fort Stevens SP
Most beach erosion I've witnessed - see photo.
Ed Joyce
