Mile 330 Report

June 9, 2010
by Simonetal

Location:

Clatsop

Sunset Beach, Sunset Lake

Conditions:

Wednesday 3:00 PM

Cloudy

Wind:

Strong from the W

Humans / Pets:

People:

Activities:

Walking / Running:

Sitting:

Windsurfing:

Concerns:

Disturbances:

Vehicles:

Cars/Trucks parking:

Cars/Trucks on beach, allowed:

Activity Comments:

kite cart (3 wheel) noticed dring in dune area. What is law? where dune grass is sparse, just below main dune, more of a level surface. Is that legal or not?

Notable Wildlife:

Dead Birds:

Stranded:

Fish & Invertebrates:

Driftline:

New Development:

Modifications:

Natural Changes:

Comments:

Summary:

kite cart driving on beach near dune base.

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March 21, 2022 - LEWI

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2021

December 21, 2021 - LEWI

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December 3, 2021 - LEWI

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2020

July 9, 2020 - sultanym

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2008

June 18, 2008 - alkarbeck

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March 16, 2008 - alkarbeck

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