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Location
Oak Harbor (nr. Midway - Transit Terminal) to Pete's Lane
Date
27 September 2003
Volunteers
Betty Gable
Distance Covered
Approximately 2 miles
Additional Information
Low Tide: 0.1 feet at 10:21 AM
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Survey Leader's Comments
We began this walk at 10:15 AM, heading towards Pete's Lane. At the on-set, there exists a bulkhead constructed of boulders shaped in the configuration of a 'J'. Out in the water was the rotting remains of an old pier that, according to Betty, was used by the Navy. Betty also informed me that there are plans afoot to build a large 'marina' out in the area of the old pier. *One could speculate the impact this marina will have on marine life in this area. GPS data was recorded.

Within the next 30 minutes, we came across three large diameter outflow pipes that were encased in rock sleeves. The first and third were constructed of metal with 30 inch diameters; the second was of concrete construction, its diameter was 24 inch. The Oak Harbor Rotary Club is located mid-way between the 1st and 3rd outflow pipes. The water from its small lagoon flowed under a bridge through a large 4 feet wide culvert towards the shore. There was also a rock groin near the third outflow pipe.

We did spot an almost hidden 6 inch plastic outflow pipe nearly buried in the thick vegetation near the edge of the bluff at 11:05 AM. Ten minutes later we came upon a collapsed bulkhead constructed of boulders.

For the next 10 to 15 minutes, there were a series of rotting wood pilings embedded in the shore. The pilings ranged in size from a few inches, above the shore surface, to 6 feet.


At 11:25 AM we came across our first stairway; its condition was excellent. The design of the stairs switched back and forth as it descended to the shore. This survey walk ended at approximately 11:30 AM; we retraced our steps.


* After the walk, Betty provided me a copy of the 'Notice to Property Owners' regarding the shoreline development plans for the Oak Harbor Municipal Pier. The 'Plan' proposes to "--expand the municipal pier along the City's waterfront and to dredge and expand the existing boat basin and entrance channel located offshore. The pier facility will consist of a main pier, wave barrier and floating pier about 300 feet in length, a secondary floating pier and seaplane moorage about 180 feet in length and associated upland improvements (passenger waiting building, multipurpose building) and other ancillary improvements". The proposed location is at the intersection of SE Dock Street, and SE Bayshore Drive.

Volunteer's Comments
None

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