Mile 133 Report
Horsfall Beach, Oregon Dunes NRA west of Snag Lake
March 11, 2009
There has been increased ATV useage along the top dune line and some winter erosion of the dunes in areas.
Report Details
There has been increased ATV useage along the top dune line and some winter erosion of the dunes in areas. Usual amount of debris on the upper beach area. Shells and animal casings in the driftline. Three dead birds. Low human impact (4) driving ATV's on an allowed beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 59 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 7.2 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4. Other Activities: ATV.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 7. ATVs/OHVs parking: 16. RVs/Buses parking: 3. ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed: 4.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3. NONE
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells.
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