The Ash Wednesday Storm Narrative

Mr. McDaniel recounts a storm that happened while he was assistant manager at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge in 1962. The storm was the effect of a northeaster and the “spring tide” coming together and causing major flooding and beach erosion along the eastern shore. Mr. McDaniel talks about the condition of the beach, having to evacuate, checking in with the manager of Back Bay, and beach combing after the storm. He also shares stories of a couple locals there, one that ended on a happy note and one that did not. Organization: FWS Name: Travis McDaniel Years: 1960-1994 Program: Refuges Keywords:Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Don Pollard, John Sincook, Refuges