Mile 168 Report
Central South Siuslaw Jetty Road
March 8, 2022
A jeep with two occupants was driving on the beach.
Report Details
A jeep with two occupants was driving on the beach. No other people were visible. Two dying dungeness crabs were stranded. The dunes at parking areas 3 and 4 are quite high (100' or so). The descent to the beach from the dune at parking area 3 is very steep and almost unpassable. This beach, which is rarely visited, was very clean.
Conditions
Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: W. Tide Level: 0.9 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Other Activities: A jeep with two occupants was driving on the beach. No other people were visible.. Few people visit this site.
Concerns
Apparent violations: None..
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2. ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed: 1.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Two dying dungeness crabs were stranded on the beach.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces. The beach was very clean.
Natural Changes
The dunes at parking areas 3 and 4 are quite high (100' or so). The descent to the beach from the dune at parking area 3 is very steep and almost unpassable.
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