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This visit was made shortly after a big storm.I expected to find more storm evidence on the beach but did not. I guess it all was washed away or just not captured on this beach.However, the shoreline in general was very steep,in fact the main access to the beach from the Horsfall parking lot was closed as it was a sheer drop-off. Access was provided from another trail further to the north or south of the parking lot. Shells, kelp/algae, wood pieces, ocean-based debris (many plastic bottles) and Styrofoam in driftline. Moderate human impact (10)- walking. Three dogs. Evidence of driftwood removal observed.

Conditions

Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 10. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 10.

Concerns

Driftwood removal

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 6. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 2.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. lots of plastic bottles

Natural Changes

Erosion of vegetated foredune.

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May 18, 2017

Today was a very warm, sunshiny day with little wind.

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January 27, 2017

When I arrived for my walk, there was a limited area of beach to walk on.

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December 31, 2014

On the last day of the year, the full sun, light wind and low tide in late afternoon made for a beautiful day at Horsfall Beach.

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March 27, 2014

On the Oregon SOLVE day, there was good turnout but not much to collect, at least at Horsfall Beach.

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January 2, 2013

We saw the calm after the storm.

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September 21, 2012

Lovely warm day at the beach.

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June 22, 2011

Lovely calm day at low tide.

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September 10, 2010

Lovely day on the beach.

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