Mile 128 Report
North Beach on North Spit Coos Bay 4
May 25, 2008
A lot of human activity (14)-2 walking, 2 fishing, 10 other activities, this visit (Memorial Day weekend).
Report Details
A lot of human activity (14)-2 walking, 2 fishing, 10 other activities, this visit (Memorial Day weekend). Much beach erosion including way off shore. Sand cliff of 1.5 m west of the foredune. Ship wreck well exposed, parallel to beach about 150 meters NW of where the sand road south of the industrial waste pond meets the foredune. Wood ribs with iron framework and drive shafts were visible. Six ATV/OHVs on beach in prohibited area.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: -2.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 14. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 2. Fishing: 2. Other Activities: Other activities-10. Memorial Day weekend. Vehicles listed were parked in staging area by main road
Concerns
Apparent violations: ORVs on beach in closed area.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 10. ATVs/OHVs on beach, prohibited: 6.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1.
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune. 1.5 meter "cliff" 50 meters W of fore dune
Actions & Comments
Ship Wreck sighted once in 2007 well exposed again on this visit. Parallel to beach about 150 meters NW of junction of sand road S of industrial waste pond with fore dune. Wood ribs, with iron framework inside. twin engine (shown by drive shafts; engines missing)
wowunupo
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