Mile 133 Report
Horsfall Beach, Oregon Dunes NRA west of Snag Lake
December 22, 2008
Kelp/algae, wood pieces, plastic pellets, ocean-based debris and Styrofoam in driftline.
Report Details
Kelp/algae, wood pieces, plastic pellets, ocean-based debris and Styrofoam in driftline. Appears to have more drift wood on the beach area than was seen last winter ... perhaps the tides will change the look before the next visit. Low human impact (1)-driving on allowed beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 45 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 6.6 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Other Activities: driving. minimal
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 1. ATVs/OHVs parking: 1. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 1.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
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