Mile 171 Report
Heceta Beach South, almost to North Jetty
September 19, 2009
Beach was relatively "clean" this morning.
Report Details
Beach was relatively "clean" this morning. Exposed tidal sand near Driftwood Shores has orange algae and appears oily.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 0.1 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 12. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 12. Florence Habitat for Humanity having annual BeachWalk today. Early rain did not deter walkers and their dogs from walking to Driftwood Shores.
Concerns
Fire
Apparent violations: Driftwood smoldering near No. Jetty.Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 15.
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.
Man-made Modifications
Dune modification/removal. Replanting of dune near Driftwood Shores growing back nicely.
Natural Changes
Creek running from Driftwood is now a small pond; sand deposits have new beachgrass growth.
kathrynl
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