Mile 242 Report
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
March 8, 2020
Was a sunny day at the beach today.
Report Details
Was a sunny day at the beach today. Lots of people hanging out and lots of litter to be picked up. Lots of dog poop filled bags being left behind as well.
Conditions
Temperature: 42 F. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.
Human Activities
Number of people: 134. Number of dogs: 20. Walking or running: 112. Playing in surf: 2. Sitting: 20.
Concerns
Litter
Apparent violations: filled up a 4 gallon bucket within the first .5 mile.Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 15. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 25.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. dead bird was in the rocks near "D" Sands hotel, no notable bands
Driftline Content
there were lots of logs/wood near the Canyon Drive Park area
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Maureen Foelkl
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Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
Was a sunny day at the beach today.
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