Mile 339 Report
Clatsop Spit, Fort Stevens SP
June 26, 2022
Dunes/beach are taking on a more gentle slope due to less summer waves and storms.
Report Details
Dunes/beach are taking on a more gentle slope due to less summer waves and storms.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: -1.4 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 16. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 10. Sitting: 4. Kayaking: 2. Fishing: 2.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 6. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 6.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Wood pieces, Styrofoam.
New Development
Dunes/beach are taking on a more gentle slope due to less summer waves and storms.
Actions & Comments
Dunes/beach are taking on a more gentle slope due to less summer waves and storms.
Looking north from approx. 1/3 mile south of So. Columbia River Jetty. Note cobbles placed by Army Corps to inhibit erosion.
Protruding log - length of protrusion will be monitored for beach migration/erosion.
Protruding log - length of protrusion will be monitored for beach migration/erosion.
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edjoyce
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Mile 339
Clatsop Spit, Fort Stevens SP
Nothing unusual - a few more people than usual.
Ed Joyce
Mile 339
Clatsop Spit, Fort Stevens SP
Very little marine debris noted. In photos, note blocks of slumping dunes.
Ed Joyce
Mile 339
Clatsop Spit, Fort Stevens SP
Nothing unusual except for increased amount of marine debris. Would be good to see the photos I downloaded.
John Joyce
Mile 339
Clatsop Spit, Fort Stevens SP
Dead sea lion, an eagle, and noticeable retreat of dunes due to wave erosion.
Ed Joyce
