Mile 337 Report
Clatsop Spit, Swash Lake, Fort Stevens SP
March 21, 2020
Primary difference from last visit: because of winter high tides and storm surge there was considerable over topping of the dunes and lots of wood on the beach , much of it with a diameter over 14".
Report Details
Primary difference from last visit: because of winter high tides and storm surge there was considerable over topping of the dunes and lots of wood on the beach , much of it with a diameter over 14". This week was the beginning of the Covid -19 social distancing response. The beach parking lot was still open but soon to be closed in a couple/few days.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: W. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4. Walking or running: 4.
Concerns
Fire
Vehicles
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces. minimal waste on driftline today. Tide going out from a 8.1 high (` 11:24 am ) to .1 low (at 6 pm.)
Natural Changes
Evidence of wave overtopping. Lots of wood on the beach and over topping of dunes from wave surge / high tides. Lots of new sand on dune front.
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One person was laying down on the sand just past the wet, packed area and a truck drove by fairly close to him.
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Clatsop Spit, Swash Lake, Fort Stevens SP
It was disturbing to see so much debris/litter on this beach.
Lisa Heigh