Mile 170 Report

January 25, 2008
by Florence Elk

Location:

Lane

South end Heceta Beach, North and South Jetty Siuslaw R

Conditions:

Friday 7:30 AM

Sunny

30° F

Tide Level:

0.0 ft

Humans / Pets:

People:

Activities:

Walking / Running:

cutting up driftwood

Concerns:

Driftwood removal

Apparent Violations:

2 dogs with collars noone with them harrassing seals

Disturbances:

Disturbance/harassment of marine mammals

Vehicles:

Cars/Trucks parking:

Activity Comments:

What should I do about people cutting driftwood and driving in the river estuary? I tell'em that I don't think it's allowed. they tell me it is. Should I take a picture of their license plate and send it to you?

Notable Wildlife:

150 seals

Dead Birds:

Total:

Stranded:

Total:

Fish & Invertebrates:

Driftline:

New Development:

Modifications:

New riprap or shoreline protection structures

hydroseed on river bank

Natural Changes:

Comments:

I should note that I've seen a major deterioration of the north jetty. Whereas in 2001 small rocks would be moved during severe storms,I'm now seeing 20-40 ton rocks breaking up after just a hi-tide. Also untill the rip-rap project was seeing sea anenomies way up river form where they were in 2001. But they're gone since the rip-rap.

Summary:

I've seen a major deterioration of the north jetty. Whereas in 2001 small rocks would be moved during severe storms,I'm now seeing 20-40 ton rocks breaking up after just a hi-tide. Also untill the rip-rap project was seeing sea anenomies way up river form where they were in 2001. But they're gone since the rip-rap.

siuslaw river, north side, 1 mile upriver
January 25, 2008

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2012

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2008

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February 11, 2008 - Florence Elk

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2006

October 30, 2006 - [email protected]

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