Mile 131 Report
Horsfall Beach, Oregon Dunes NRA
January 3, 2009
This visit was made shortly after a big storm.
Report Details
This visit was made shortly after a big storm.I expected to find more storm evidence on the beach but did not. I guess it all was washed away or just not captured on this beach.However, the shoreline in general was very steep,in fact the main access to the beach from the Horsfall parking lot was closed as it was a sheer drop-off. Access was provided from another trail further to the north or south of the parking lot. Shells, kelp/algae, wood pieces, ocean-based debris (many plastic bottles) and Styrofoam in driftline. Moderate human impact (10)- walking. Three dogs. Evidence of driftwood removal observed.
Conditions
Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 10. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 10.
Concerns
Driftwood removal
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 6. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 2.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. lots of plastic bottles
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune.
Actions & Comments
none
thunderhead
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Today was a very warm, sunshiny day with little wind.
JohnnyCN
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When I arrived for my walk, there was a limited area of beach to walk on.
JohnnyCN
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On the last day of the year, the full sun, light wind and low tide in late afternoon made for a beautiful day at Horsfall Beach.
thunderhead
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Horsfall Beach, Oregon Dunes NRA
On the Oregon SOLVE day, there was good turnout but not much to collect, at least at Horsfall Beach.
thunderhead
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We saw the calm after the storm.
thunderhead
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Lovely warm day at the beach.
thunderhead
