Mile 133 - Horsfall Beach, Oregon Dunes NRA west of Snag Lake - March 22, 2008

Report Details

No significant change with the usual clutter in areas. No sea birds on the shore line and the very few Sea Gulls. Kelp, wood pieces, plastic pellets, land-based and ocean-based debris and Styrofoam in the driftline. Erosion of vegetated foredune still proceeding in areas. Moderate human impact (16)- 3 sitting and 5 fishing. Eight ATV's on allowed beach.

Conditions

Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 6.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 16. Sitting: 3. Fishing: 5. Other Activities: 8 in ATV. Parking lot at Horsfall was full with a lot of activity.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 30. ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed: 8.

Notable Wildlife

3 Seagulls

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam, Wood pieces.

Natural Changes

Erosion of vegetated foredune.

Actions & Comments

Indication that the erosion is still proceeding in areas. Higher banks and grass roots exposed.