Mile 154 Report
Oregon Dunes NRA, west of Butterfly Lake
March 28, 2009
Major changes since last trip were buildup of sand along high foredune to the north of my mile, and many small trees and brush washed ashore from wave intrusion and bank erosion in Tahkenitch Estuary just to the north of my mile.
Report Details
Major changes since last trip were buildup of sand along high foredune to the north of my mile, and many small trees and brush washed ashore from wave intrusion and bank erosion in Tahkenitch Estuary just to the north of my mile. Beach very clean. Little sign of human activity.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 7.8 feet.
Human Activities
Considerable vehicle and pedestrian activity at the foot of Sparrow Park Road, which provides access to the beach south of my mile and on the beach nearby because of the beach cleanup day, which was just winding down as I headed north to my mile. Beach very clean. Saw no activity on my mile. No signs of vehicle or other violations.
Concerns
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Considerable Sanderling activity at surf's edge, and a few seagulls. Some big wads of bull kelp.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Wood pieces.
New Development
Bluff development.
Natural Changes
Wave intrustion into Tahkenitch Creek estuary has eaten into stream banks and caused small trees and other brush to be eaten away and carried onto beach to the south. Recent activity because needles and leaves are still green.
Actions & Comments
No
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