Mile 131 - Horsfall Beach, Oregon Dunes NRA - January 19, 2010

Report Details

There was more sand on the beach than two months earlier as the iron ship at the Horsfall beach access point was buried again except for a 2 ft spike. Much groundwater moving out of the sand and toward the water, midway up the beach. a sandbar was visible south of the Horsfall beach access, so the tide was quite low. No wildlife seen. Shells, animal casings, kelp/algae, small rocks, wood, Styrofoam and plastic debris in the driftline. Low human impact (4)-walking with one dog.

Conditions

Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 4. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 4.

Concerns

Litter

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 3.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. plastic bottles,plastic toys, synthetic rope

Natural Changes

Erosion of vegetated foredune.

Actions & Comments

No..erosion seems to be progressing at an even amount as the foredune steepens in winter.