Mile 168 Report
Central South Siuslaw Jetty Road
March 24, 2007
Being Oregon Beach Clean up Day there were many people with SOLV bags picking up trash.
Report Details
Being Oregon Beach Clean up Day there were many people with SOLV bags picking up trash. Also a group of Boy Scouts from Eugene were doing the same.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate.
Human Activities
Number of people: 30. Walking or running: 30. Other Activities: Some dog walking. This was Oregon Beach Clean Up day. Met a group of Boy Scouts from Eugene
Concerns
Litter
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 5.
Notable Wildlife
5 dead birds. 2 Auklet, 3 Murre.
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Styrofoam.
Man-made Modifications
Native beach grass growth on East side of Dunes.
Actions & Comments
Lots of people with SOLV bags were picking up trash etc.
DLouis
CoastWatcher
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