Mile 142 - Oregon Dunes NRA, Coos/Douglas county line - August 5, 2019

Report Details

A nice quiet stretch of beach. Wildlife sitings for both miles 142 and 141 are noted on the 141 report. Active plover nesting with good signage and protection.

Conditions

Temperature: 63 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: -0.4 feet.

Human Activities

No people on beach or parking area at start. A total of 9 people were noted adjacent to the Third Beach parking area upon our return around noon. The parking area is well north of Mile 142.

Concerns

Apparent violations: None.

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

None

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). Light amount of trash/plastics

New Development

None

Man-made Modifications

None. Signage and ropes noted for plover nesting areas

Natural Changes

a 2 foot (on avg) ledge between high and low tide areas ran along this entire mile

Actions & Comments

The Oregon Dunes Staff is doing a good job keeping OHVs off the beach with signage and blockades. People tacks can be noted at various access points, but no tire tracks, hurray.