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Mile	Observer	Date	Status	Summary
REPORTS FOUND: 29
214	Schramm&Miller	7/24/10 DISPATCH	NEW	On the way north on the trail we met a group of about 20 naturalists from Yamhill County on an outing, and also several people on foot and on bicycles. We checked the handicapped platform and met about a dozen people walking to and from the platform. From the platform we observed two parasurfers on the very choppy water. We were not able to see much of the beach to count visitors but saw about a dozen. We walked against the strong wind to the jetty parking lot. There we counted 15 cars coming and going.
172	Robin and Mark	7/22/10	PUB	Survey conducted by Mark and Aidan. Numerous people, few birds, and high winds. Quite a bit of small plastic in driftline. Large concrete block base has been exposed by wind erosion revealing wooden pieces bolted to concrete suggesting possiblility concrete block was bolted to large wooden dock/pier when originally deposited on beach.	4
210	MRedmond	6/22/10	PUB	I picked a bag of litter (I pick up at least one bag full at each beach walk), but the mass of small plastic bits is fairly overwhelming.	3
204	waterwitch	7/18/10	PUB	a clean windswept beach at low tide with little or no debris.	1
217	firstrobin	7/14/10	PUB	The summer beach is wide at low tide. Low dunes have formed above the high water line. A bank of fog stood just off the beach. I was pleased to see people all along the mile; this is the first time since last summer I have seen them there. They had been almost entirely concentrated at the access points. I was disappointed by the fireworks debris; there was quite a bit of that. I have seen bicycle tracks before, but this is the first time I've seen people riding bikes on the beach.
287	C Nelson	6/13/10	PUB	This was my first official visit to Mile 287. Given the sunny afternoon, there were fewer folks on the beach than I'd expected, possibly because of fairly strong winds and blowing sand. The 3 hikers I did see headed back inland after only a brief stay. I had last visited here during the SOLV 2010 spring beach clean-up and was surprised at how much ocean-based human debris had been deposited on the beach since April by the late spring storms. Of note, there was significant erosion of the dunes on the southern portion of the mile (see photos) which I'll continue to track in future visits.	2
180	billmaxmcw	7/17/10	PUB	3 bags of ocean-based debris. Continued sand loss over past year, 2-5 ft. total. Remains of 3 sea lions; one juvenile & one small adult several weeks dead, one large adult 2+years dead.	1
43	Dale Lee	7/15/10 DISPATCH	PUB	Walked mile on July 13 to find an unusual amount of debris. Most significant was a full, 55-gallon barrel marked "marine oil." There were two other 5-gallon sealed cans of mulitgrade oil nearby. State Parks, CoastWatch and the Coast Guard were contacted, and the Coast Guard hired NWFF environmental services to handle this. After opening the drum and determining it was full of oil, four employees removed it from the beach in 5 gallon buckets with lids. The job was completed about 3:30 pm today, July 15.	3
40	azbeach	7/15/10	PUB	Beach to ourselves until the return trip. Mussel Creek shallower, easier to cross. Less marine and human/land debris this time. Lots of "bouldering" on this mile; had to complete the most southerly portion by access from Frankport area. What a beautiful, exhilarating coastal walkway.	4
187	turnstone	7/13/10	PUB	A day of days at Bob Creek. Minus tide provided access through the surge channel below Bray's Point. Rarely visited tidepools exposed. No visible sign of nesting at the Pelagic Cormorant Colony at Gwynn Knoll. Void discovered under southbound lane of Hwy 101.	6
133	JBWEGNER	7/9/10	PUB	Beach area looked normal with frequent OHV (41) on allowed beach. Driftline had only wood pieces. One dead bird.
123	jersar	6/29/10	PUB	There were people coming and going during our walk, with an average of 35 people, and 11 dogs. Sand above the driftline was dimpled with footprints, and had campfire remains with trash including firecrackers, beer cans etc. Clearly heavy use the preceding 24 hours. Pacific Mole Crabs (dead and alive) were frequent in the 1/3 of the beach nearest the jetty. The tidepools next to the jetty have been covered with sand, and the sand is smooth; no more scatterings of puddles and rivulets dotted along the waterline. Foamy bubbles were seen. Very little other wildlife, a few cormorants, gulls and 2 Brown Pelicans. On the drift line eel grass, feather boa kelp, and unidentified strands of algae were abundant. The ongoing destruction of the foredune by illegal driving continues to alter the structure of the beach/dune relationship. The signs prohibiting driving on the beach have been removed in at least one entry point.
118	D Bone	6/26/10	PUB	Area is as expected this time of year. Migration of Ca Sea Lions doesn't seem to be in full swing because of the numbers that are still here. Stellar Sea Lions have moved into the area. Many mother/pup pairs of Harbor Seals noticed as well as yearlings. One male Nothern Elephant Seal is in for the molt.(There were females molting when last here 3 weeks ago.) Saw 3 gull nests. Also saw Black Oystercatchers in the area of a previous nest site. Thirty-six people observing nature. Four people walking. Three dogs. Note 1: A pod of 3 Orca were seen at Simpson Reef 2 weeks ago. Note 2: 6 weeks ago,I saw a pod of 4 Orca at Simpson Reef.
100	JohnnyCN	6/30/10	PUB	Given that it was summer vacation, there was very little human activity on the beach--25 people,mostly walkers, and only 7 dogs. There were also 4 horseback riders. This absence of activity was echoed in nature itself. The beach had been swept clean of most debris with only bits of seaweed, small stones and a few animal casings showing. Even bird life was relatively quiet with just a few (20?) Brown Pelicans flying off shore, 5-10 crows strutting the beach and about 40 gulls where the creek empties into the ocean. No sea lions or seals seen. The beach itself was flat and featureless. Perhaps the lack of beach activity can be explained by the cold wind that was blowing from the northwest, although the day was pretty warm, at least by northwest standards.
304	Lianne T	7/7/10	PUB	Dead harbor porpoise (possibly)
245	Terry	7/6/10 DISPATCH	PUB	Sunbathers under active rock slide area at The Point an ongoing problem. Approached one group of people and found myself talking with KATU news and North Lincoln County Fire Lt. Jim Kusz who were covering the cliff rescue from the night before. As I warned them of the dangers of being under such an active slide area, rocks came tumbling down. They moved. Talked with Jim about cliff climbing problem and agreed a warning sign should be installed. While we were talking, a car came driving down the beach to pick up camping equipment left behind. Went to "greet" them and informed them that overnight camping on the beach, as well as driving on the beach, are both illegal.	1
301	DHiggins	6/14/10	PUB	Almost no anthropogenic beach litter
296	Coopersmith	6/10/10	PUB	Aside from noted litter, otherwise clean; no erosion or interference.
298	nkn pete	6/10/10	PUB	Done with NKN 6th Grade Middle School (covered the beach from the base of the dune to the shore). Thorough cleanup using 55 kids. Only 2 SOLV bags collected. Found a long message in a bottle. Also cut Scotch Broom for NBSP.
324	NHolmes	6/29/10	PUB	The Necanicum River has doglegged in the middle of the estuary and is curving out to the ocean even farther south than last report. The bank has been carved sharply by the River. I will try to obtain a new photo!
121	LouiseW	6/23/10	PUB	Less trash than normally found, although someone made a pile of bottles, etc. behind a log that I will have pick up later. Cormorants continue to kill trees on the southern end of the beach. Many nests. Saw two Osprey circling. No evidence of a nest seen. Good infill of sand. Very little rock exposed. Landslides and boulder falls. Shells, crab molt, Kelp/algae, wood pieces . Plastic pellets and Styrofoam in driftline. Squid egg cases on beach. Five people on beach. Four were pinicing and one was walking. Two dogs.
117	Pat&RobertaSmit	6/20/10	PUB	The North Cove is closed in the Spring during the Harbor Seal and Elephant Seal pupping season, so we were not able to walk the beach. Nothing much to see from the cliffs. Using binoculars, we saw no sea lions or seals on the beach, and there were none hauled up on the rocks on the southern end of the North Cove either. Minimal driftline of kelp/algae seen from the bluff. For the most part the seals and sea lions seemed to be occupying Simpson's Reef. Otherwise, there were the usual Turkey Vultures (one hopping about on the beach) and gulls. Twenty-one people viewing the ocean and wildlife. One person fishing. One dog.
1	Barbara	6/21/10	PUB	The Winchuck River Mouth has been fascinating to watch. Huge quantities of sand and gravel have moved around. Sand now covering part of clambeds ("Hooray!the clams say). A sand island appears and disappears at the mouth. Mouth has moved substantially north and back again the last few months. Winter storms are cutting into banks. Have seen otters, seals, a raccoon and many species of birds this Spring...when we ould get on the beach in the RAINY weather we've had.
14	artist	7/1/10	PUB	Sea was calm and sky clear, and except for continued natural erosion of sandy bluffs behind cliffs and minor litter at one trailhead, there's little to report. Hikers even commented on excellent condition of trail.
293	ducks73	7/2/10	PUB	We experienced the "calm before the storm" on the beach this morning. Had we reported on 7/5, we would no doubt see many more people, debris (tons of red sticks and cardboard and plastic from fireworks), and litter from bonfires. The beach was relatively free of debris and litter this morning ( a few cans and plastic from the ocean). We could also see the crane installing rock and repairing the jetty at Barview. After seeing the rocks being transported on flatbed trucks on Highway 6 on their way to the jetty, it's good to see the work getting started.
270	yakinsea	6/26/10	PUB	Though my section is on the S. side, I paddled around from the N., starting at Cape Lookout State Park. The Cape looked in its normal, unspoiled condition. The bird life looked great this year, but with fewer Pelicans. I only saw one Sea Lion, none hauled out at the cape's tip; usually there is a bunch on each side of the cave. I only saw one seal, which is also unusual. The inter-tidal zone looked good with many Purple Starfish. It must have been a rough winter with almost no Bull Kelp on the S. side. The only garbage I spotted was in Well's Cove, well back in the cave. I feel extremely fortunate to have a place this beautiful to paddle in reliable solitude. Now, if the noisy dune buggies would only quiet down. I hear the noisier ones 3 1/2 miles from the end of the cape!!!
216	Ranger Bug	5/30/10	PUB	An uneventful survey. Few birds (a few gulls and a whimbrel). 94 people, and 6 dogs off leash. Someone left a fire burning in driftwood, but it was remote from any flammables it might have spread to.	1
217	firstrobin	6/30/10	PUB	This morning at 9:30, there was not yet any wind, and the tide was out. The surface of the sand was more undulating than on my last visit--not as flat. The beach was noticeably dryer than it was last month at this time. There were several places where remains of small fires were noticeable on the beach. There was nothing remarkable about the drift line except, of course, for the amount of plastic, mostly in the form of small chips or pieces.
184	Blue Turtle!	6/27/10	PUB	The last time I walked the beach was in March and change in sand level is drastic. The sand has been washed out on much of the beach and there are many stones now uncovered. Also the Nancy Creek coming onto the beach has taken a more meandering route. The Pigeon Guillemots are fun to watch as they fly together whirling over the surf and back toward the cave. I also often see a Bald Eagle flying surveying the beach when I walk on mile 184. Ravens and Crows are also common on this beach.