Mile 152 - Oregon Dunes NRA, north of Threemile Creek - September 20, 2008

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A beautiful day, no wind, clear and warm. Four of us, including webmaster Lloyd Maxfield, did the SOLV clean-up on this mile as well as the area near the stream outlet. We collected almost 8 bags of trash, including rope, plastic, styrofoam, beer cans,and glass. One bonfire site near the stream was a mess - broken beer bottles, diapers, etc. There was a brush fire two weeks ago, according to the ranger, and much of the driftwood in the stream was charred. There was a group campsite of about 5-6 tents in the sand near the parking lot. I think a porta-potty should be provided in the parking lot since the beach and forest seem to be popular camping spots.

Conditions

Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 4.5 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 25. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 4. Other Activities: ATVing, driving. The heaviest usage we've seen. A group of about 6 tents in the sand near parking lot. One man said there was lots of litter at camping sites in the forest off the parking lot and there were about 30 people there the previous weekend. There is no porta-potty. With such heavy usage, there should be a toilet. Otherwise, they're going in the woods and dunes.

Concerns

Litter

Apparent violations: Lots of litter in camping areas; at inlet.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 15. ATVs/OHVs parking: 2. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 3. ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed: 4.

Notable Wildlife

A group of sanderlings; one duck

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 3. Probably common murres - very decomposed

Driftline Content

Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Shells.

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