Mile 4 Report
North Jetty, Brookings Beach west of Chetco, Tanbark Point
March 21, 2015
Everything seems fine, except by the North Bank jetty, where there is a lot of driftwood, and the soil is eroding around the rocks.
Report Details
Everything seems fine, except by the North Bank jetty, where there is a lot of driftwood, and the soil is eroding around the rocks.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 5.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 8. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 6. Fishing: 2. No problems.
Concerns
Driftwood removal
Notable Wildlife
Birds
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.
Actions & Comments
Comment: Regarding the jetty of the North Bank of the Chetco River, the soil around the boulders is eroding a little bit every winter. I know the jetties were built by the Army Corp of Engineers, but is there a way to contact them and report this? Thanks
mtuffey
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