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MILE 287 on 10/8/11   -   C NELSON LOCATION Tillamook  •  Bayocean Peninsula north of Bayocean site CONDITIONS Saturday 1:30 PM  •  Sunny  •  64° F  •  Wind: Calm/Light from the SW  •  Tide: 3 ft HUMANS People: 15  •  Dogs: 0 ACTIVITIES Walking/running: 11  •  Photography: 1  •  Rockhunting: 1  •  2 horseback riding; 1 bicycling CONCERNS Apparent violations: structure erected on foredune DISTURBANCES VEHICLES Cars/Trucks parking: 15  •  ATVs/OHVs parking: 0  •  RVs/Buses parking: 0 ACTIV.COMMENTS Noted fresh tire tracks from vehicle with long wheelbase and wide tires (pick-up? truck?) in sand outside allowed area; did not see vehicle. NOTABLE WILDLIFE DEAD BIRDS Total: 0 STRANDED Total: 0 FISH & INVERTS DRIFTLINE Shells  •  Animal casings  •  Kelp/Algae  •  Small rocks  •  Wood pieces  •  Land-based debris  •  Ocean-based debris NEW DEVELOPMENT Steps down bluff  •  Bluff development See comments below regarding incursion on foredune MODIFICATIONS Dune Modification See comments below. NATURAL CHANGES COMMENTS Action taken on the problem(s) mentioned At midpoint of mile 287 (N 45.531368; W 123.952037), top of foredune has been flattened and square wooden structure erected. A trail from beach over foredune to property behind foredune has been constructed, including steps carved into east side of foredune. A fenced pen containing goats and a picnic table have been placed at the end of a roadway in the lee of the foredune. No action taken - am aware that there are still privately owned parcels of land on the spit and assume that development is being undertaken by owner. Roadway showed evidence of frequent use; am puzzled at how access is being gained, given that access road is gated and locked. Am concerned with modifications being undertaken, wonder if they are legal or not. SUMMARY A couple issues of concern noted during this visit: 1) Incursion on foredune and development of area adjoining foredune at midpoint of mile; and 2) Evidence of vehicle driving on beach in closed area. Am providing photos of foredune development. OBSERVER C Nelson EMAIL   •  REPORT PUBLISHED 2/18/12 2:52 PM PHOTOS 1 Foredune Structure Description: Structure erected on top foredune (sand removed to create level surface) Location: N 45.531368; W 123.952037 Date: 10/08/2011 2 Foredune Structure, alternate view Description: Second view of structure erected on foredune, shows disturbance of sand and vegetation. Location: N 45.531368; W 123.952037 Date: 10/08/2011 3 Steps on Foredune Description: Trail carved into foredune and steps erected on landward side of foredune Location: N 45.531368; W 123.952037 Date: 10/08/2011 4 Foredune Trail and Stairs Description: Longer view of trail and steps being constructed on landward side of foredune. Location: N 45.531368; W 123.952037 Date: 10/08/2011 5 Goat pen adjacent to foredune Description: Shows fencing and animals Location: N 45.531368; W 123.952037 Date: 10/08/2011 6 Picnic site and roadway Description: View eastward toward Bay from top of foredune; shows development of picnic site and road used to gain access to area under development Location: N 45.531368; W 123.952037 Date: 10/08/2011  PRINT       BACK TO COASTWATCH HOME