Mile 156 Report
Oregon Dunes NRA, over dunes from Tahkenitch Creek
February 22, 2015
I had been wondering how I could get all the trash off my mile of beach since it is relatively remote in an area where vehicles are not normally permitted.
Report Details
I had been wondering how I could get all the trash off my mile of beach since it is relatively remote in an area where vehicles are not normally permitted. The Surfrider beach cleanup was a welcome surprise to me.I also met several Forest Service members who were active in beach protection and snowy plover protection. That was of great value to me.There were no notable new features on my mile.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: SE. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 5. Sitting: 5. Vehicle numbers are misleading. I was part of the Surfrider beach cleanup crew that worked between the Coos River and Tahkenitch Creek outlets. The only vehicles listed outside the allowed areas were vehicles working with the beach cleanup crew. 5 of the people on the beach were not part of the crew.
Concerns
Apparent violations: None.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 8. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 4. Cars/trucks on beach, prohibited: 4.
Notable Wildlife
Lots of sanderlings and snowy plovers
Driftline Content
Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
Actions & Comments
None required.
Radioguy
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