Mile 141 Report
Oregon Dunes NRA
October 28, 2007
Gorgeous day for a beach walk.
Report Details
Gorgeous day for a beach walk. Forest Service seems to be staying on top of blocking OHV access to the closed beach. I observed two recent tracks around MP143. The violators accessed from an opening in the foredune and went south about 1/2 mile before turning around. Otherwise things looked good and as always I treasured the remoteness of this mile. Shells, kelp/algae, wood pieces and ocean-based debris in driftline. Two groups of pelicans (33 and 13) flying off-shore. Low human impact (2)-walking.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 5.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Walking or running: 2. Third beach parking lot was nearly full with lots of activity. Only a few people (6) using the beach
Concerns
Apparent violations: OHV tracks in closure around MP 143.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 40. ATVs/OHVs parking: 50.
Notable Wildlife
two groups of pelicans (one with 33 another with 13)
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Wood pieces.
KerrieP
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