Mile 147 - Oregon Dunes NRA, North Spit Umpqua River, Winchester Bay - February 4, 2013

Report Details

Overall beach was clean and appeared in good condition.

Conditions

Temperature: 51 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 0.5 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 6. Number of dogs: 2. Other Activities: collecting wood and clamming. Beach was quiet except for 2 people digging for clams and 2 people collecting driftwood.

Concerns

Driftwood removal

Apparent violations: They were removing driftwood but not sure if that is illeagal.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 2. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 3.

Notable Wildlife

Sandpipers, gulls, seals by jetty, jellyfish washed up onto beach with low tide. Very little seaweed or other plant life washed onshore.

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

Beach was free of dead fish and invertebrates

Driftline Content

Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells.

Natural Changes

above the driftline

Actions & Comments

Beach was swept clean up to the loose sand and driftwood. Sand had covered most garbage. No sign of campfires or campsites near the jetty. A few bottles, styrofoam, rope and small plastics against the foredune. Garbage was removed if seen. One tire was placed in the parking lot so the ranger can pick it up. Tire was found near the parking area for sparrow beach.