Mile 236 Report
Gleneden Beach, State Wayside
September 22, 2008
There were illegal beach drivers.
Report Details
There were illegal beach drivers. Also, there is continued erosion at Worldmark and at Wayside State Park.
Conditions
Temperature: 46 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 5.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Playing in sand: 1. Sitting: 1. There are a select frew who show up every year who figure it's OK to drive, park, camp and build huge fires. I've tried talking to some of them, with poor results, so now if they stay more than one day I call the State Police non-emergency number (541-265-5354), with very good success. They always come out and lots of times they contact me with the results.
Concerns
Fire
Vehicles
Cars/trucks on beach, prohibited: 2.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Brown seagull
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.
New Development
Steps down bluff.
Natural Changes
Major cracks appearing in bluffs, Visible retreat of solid bluff, Landslides/major boulder falls.
Actions & Comments
See notes under "Vehicles" above.
Derskin
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