Erosion Galleries

2007 Fall Workday, Condition of the Island :

2007 Fall Workday, Condition of the Island

Updated: Oct 28, 2007 6:34pm PST

Windmill/Dock Area, Northeast : Photos of the northeast end of the island near the windmill and dock that show the change in the shoreline.

Windmill/Dock Area, Northeast

Photos of the northeast end of the island near the windmill and dock t ...

Updated: Oct 28, 2007 12:38pm PST

Northeast end of Sundown Island : The northeast corner of the island is north of the windmill and dock; it is also where some of the Geotubes and brick mat projects were started to help contain the erosion.

Northeast end of Sundown Island

The northeast corner of the island is north of the windmill and dock; ...

Updated: Oct 28, 2007 8:10am PST

Northwest end of Sundown Island : The Northwest/West side of the island is usually pretty calm.  Most of the year, it is the leeward side.

Northwest end of Sundown Island

The Northwest/West side of the island is usually pretty calm. Most of ...

Updated: Jun 27, 2005 9:20pm PST

Southeast end of Sundown Island : Various views of the southeast corner of Sundown Island; these photos are a bit out of order, so watch the dates.

Southeast end of Sundown Island

Various views of the southeast corner of Sundown Island; these photos ...

Updated: Jun 27, 2005 9:01pm PST

After Hurricane Claudette : These photos were taken a day or two after Hurricane Claudette pounded Port O'Connor and the surrounding area.  There were a lot of dead birds. It took a heavy toll on the youngsters.

After Hurricane Claudette

These photos were taken a day or two after Hurricane Claudette pounded ...

Updated: Jun 27, 2005 8:56pm PST

North end of Sundown Island : This is the end of the island that many of the Geotubes and brick mats.

North end of Sundown Island

This is the end of the island that many of the Geotubes and brick mats ...

Updated: Jun 27, 2005 8:48pm PST

Satellite, Survey and Location Maps : Satellite images, GPS survey of island and location maps.

Satellite, Survey and Location Maps

Satellite images, GPS survey of island and location maps.

Updated: Jun 27, 2005 8:43pm PST

South end of Sundown Island : The erosion on the south side of the island has been pretty severe.  It used to be a good place to set up a base camp, but no more.

South end of Sundown Island

The erosion on the south side of the island has been pretty severe. I ...

Updated: Jun 27, 2005 8:41pm PST