Mile 160 Report
Oregon Dunes NRA just south of Siltcoos River
June 15, 2008
There were more broken shells on the wet sand than usual, but otherwise it was a fairly typical day.
Report Details
There were more broken shells on the wet sand than usual, but otherwise it was a fairly typical day.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: N.
Human Activities
Number of people: 16. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 2. Playing in sand: 3. Sitting: 11. An official vehicle from either USFS or State Parks happened to be on the beach where the ATV tried to gain access and the ranger turned it back.
Concerns
Apparent violations: ATV on restricted area of beach.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 1. ATVs/OHVs on beach, prohibited: 1.
Notable Wildlife
Lots of seals in water, an osprey and a tern fishing
Driftline Content
Shells. old tire and a mattress
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Heavy equipment removing beach grass and sand from dune.
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Oregon Dunes NRA just south of Siltcoos River
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