Mile 90 - west of New River, New Lake - September 21, 2008 | Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition

Report Details

I kayaked from Storm Ranch boat ramp site to S end of New River Plover Habitat Restoration Site. Camped the night with my wife and night paddled the river. Really nice - mirror surface of river - stars reflected - beaver slamming the water to tell us we were in their territory. Steller Sea Lion hauled out on beach near overnight site. Just resting. No markings. In good health apparently. Beach was basically clean feathers in wrack. Some kelp knots. Some signs of upwelling in sea and wrack. Low human impact (0).

Conditions

Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NE. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.

Human Activities

Tracks for 6 people in 3 groups of 3, 2 and 1. One individual with dog either on leash or under direct control.

Notable Wildlife

One Adult Steller Sea Lion 80 yds south of beach campsite.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass. feathers

Actions & Comments

Same as past observations. The 2005,2006,2007 breach site of New River is well closed. Evidence of overwash at sites of previous breaches only. 2004 breach site showing signs of overwash pushing sand into river course. Otherwise all is clean and serene.