Mile 133 Report
Horsfall Beach, Oregon Dunes NRA west of Snag Lake
March 16, 2012
Area look normal for the winter season with exposed logs and deposits of tree parts in the driftline.
Report Details
Area look normal for the winter season with exposed logs and deposits of tree parts in the driftline. Evidence of wave overtopping the foredune. Animal casings and wood pieces in the driftline. Human activity was very low with only 3 ATVs. No dead animals.
Conditions
Temperature: 51 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: -2.6 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4. Other Activities: ATV. Minimal activity with ATV riders.
Vehicles
ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed: 3.
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Evidence of wave overtopping.
Actions & Comments
Indication of the wave action on the top of the dune with the deposit of sand in the dunegrass.
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