Mile 328 - Sunset Beach, Clatsop Plains - March 6, 2010 | Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition

Report Details

Lots of cars and people on the beach today, several speeding close to people. One very sad display of disrespect for our natural resource (and safety of others on the beach) -- a truck dragging a La-Z-Boy type recliner down the beach and in circles at high speed (with children around) then leaving it and speeding away. Got the license and called the cops but they weren't able to catch him in the act so nothing to do unless someone personally wants to press charges.

Conditions

Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: W. Tide Level: 5.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 100. Number of dogs: 20. Walking or running: 30. Playing in sand: 50. Sitting: 30. Fishing: 3. Lots of driving on the beach. Several speeding (at least 6, from 10 to 30 MPH over the limit). One truck dragging then dumping a La-Z-Boy type recliner.

Concerns

Litter

Apparent violations: pickup truck dumped a recliner on the beach and took off.

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Vehicles

Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 60.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 2.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Small rocks, Wood pieces.