Mile 99 Report
Bandon State Park, Devils Kitchen, Haystack Rock
November 22, 2021
Although there has been over 9 inches of rain since October 1, both creeks (Johnson and Crooked) on mile 99 are at lower than expected levels of max depth of approx 5 inches at usual crossing spots.
Report Details
Although there has been over 9 inches of rain since October 1, both creeks (Johnson and Crooked) on mile 99 are at lower than expected levels of max depth of approx 5 inches at usual crossing spots. There is very little marine debris (e.g. plastics, styrofoam pieces) visible along the high tide lines. The east bank of Johnson Creek has noticably more large gorse roots exposed than the last report.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 5.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 18. Number of dogs: 6. Walking or running: 18.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune.
Johnson Creek looking north is shallow with less than 5 inches at max depth.
Johnson Creek at mouth, looking north.
East bank of Johnson Creek has many large exposed gorse roots.
East bank of Johnson Creek showing erosion. Note the exposed protective plastic sheeting.
East bank of Johnson Creek with more exposed gorse roots.
Sand dunes along the solid bluff are low.
Solid bluff formation for comparison to previous survey reports
Crooked Creek mouth looking south
South bank of Crooked Creek has moved farther south with newly exposed rocks.
South bank of Crooked Creek has moved close to the solid bluff.
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