Mile 90 - west of New River, New Lake - June 17, 2007 | Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition

Report Details

Kayaked across New River and walked S. 4 miles from North end of New River Habitat Restoration Area (mile 92)to active breach of New River just S. of Coos/Curry Cty line (mile 89?). Wrack was light with mostly sea palm and bull kelp. Drift line was yellow/brown and foamy. Lots of sand hoppers eating algae. Breach was running very fast 2' deep and 30' across at low tide. Wildlife biologist monitoring plover were the only present human activity. Recent camping incident in restored area. There are active broods along this stretch of beach. Recommend avoiding area for next few weeks. If you need to come please stay as close to the ocean as you safely can and don't stay in any one place for long.

Conditions

Temperature: 58 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: -1.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 2. Other Activities: Wildlife Biologist monitoring plovers. Details of this violation have been reported to appropriate persons at BLM and USF&W and efforts are being made to identify and contact the persons involved.Luckily no nest were near the campsite.

Concerns

People/dogs/vehicles in closure areas

Apparent violations: Evidence of recent camping in dry sand closure (mile 91) and open fire..

Notable Wildlife

Mature Bald Eagle working the river and breach area. Hover fishing like an Osprey. One Harbor seal in ocean just outside breach.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt).