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2 B SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018 OPRD reminds visitors, coast residents to be safe on beaches The arrival of spring brings many visitors to the Oregon coast, and the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) wants visitors and residents to be safe while explor- ing the shoreline. “March can be a tricky time of year on the coast,” said Lisa Stevenson, OPRD beach ranger speaking at Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area. “The ocean can still experience stormy win- ter weather despite the warmer tem- peratures on land.” Coastal threats can come in the form of powerful waves, unstable logs on beaches and erosion of rocks and cliffs. “People are so excited for the spring sunshine that sometimes safety takes a back seat,” said Stevenson. “But preparation and common sense go a long way to keeping you safe on the coast.” Stevenson listed several tips for ensuring a safe excursion on the coast: • Always keep one eye on the ocean so you won’t be caught off guard if a bigger wave surges up the beach. These “sneaker waves” are unpre- dictable, powerful and especially dan- gerous for children. • Stay away from logs on the wet sand or in the surf. These logs can weigh several tons and can be moved by only a few inches of water. The ocean is strong enough to pick up even the biggest log and roll it over you. • Know when the tide is coming in, especially when exploring tidepools. It's easy to become stranded by the incoming tide when your attention is elsewhere. You can keep track of tides with a tide table; OPRD park rangers and 2018 S PRING W HALE W ATCHING W EEK Gray whales are migrating north past the Oregon coast and the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) invites visitors to share the excitement during Spring Whale Watch Week March 24-31. Trained volunteers from the Whale Watching Spoken Here program will be stationed 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day at 24 sites along the coast, ready to help people spot the migrating marine mammals. The Whale Watching Center in Depoe Bay will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Visitors to the center can enjoy interactive whale exhibits and take in the panoramic ocean views. Binoculars are provided. many local businesses can give you one for free. • Be careful on cliffs and rocks. They can be unstable due to erosion. Stay on marked trails and do not climb over fences. Both are there to keep you safe. For more Oregon coast safety infor- mation, watch the new Cape Kiwanda safety video on the Oregon State Parks YouTube page. SET TO BEGIN OPRD rangers will also be on hand to answer questions about the whales. A live stream of whale activity off of Depoe Bay returns this spring too; watch it on the Oregon State Parks YouTube channel at S ATURDAY www.youtube.com/user/OregonParks. A map of the 24 volunteer whale watch sites can be found on whalespo- ken.org. Visit oregonstateparks.org for information about coast parks and campgrounds. Nesting season for western plover restricts some beach beaches Beachgoers are On these plover urged to help recovery beaches, the dry efforts of the threatened sand and dunes are western snowy plover closed to all access by respecting nesting — except along areas and beach restric- official trails and tions during nesting on the wet sand — season, March 15 to protect eggs and through Sept. 15. chicks. Visitors Beachgoers will see may see roped off signs and ropes that areas within these identify sensitive plover manage- plover nesting areas ment areas, which and list restrictions, serve to protect the including dogs (even most sensitive on a leash), vehicles, habitat; however, kites, drones, camping all dry sand on both and fires. sides of the rope is “We’re making great closed. strides in reversing the Wet sand areas downward slide of this on plover beaches species,” said Cindy remain open to foot ODFW PHOTO Burns, Siuslaw and equestrian traf- National Forest The western snowy plover nest along the fic. All other recre- wildlife biologist. “But Oregon shoreline from mid-March through ation is off limits, it takes all of us, so we mid-September. include walking urge people to do their your dog (even on part to understand nesting sea- from exposure, predators or a leash), driving a vehicle, rid- son rules and to share the beach people. ing a bicycle, camping, fires, Recreation restrictions occur and flying kites or drones. this spring and summer.” These federally protected in designated plover manage- “Visitors will have access to shorebirds nest on open sand ment areas, small stretches of hundreds of miles of beaches along Oregon’s beaches. Nests, beach along the entire coastline without these seasonal restric- and especially chicks, are well- where plovers are nesting or tions,” said Laurel Hillmann, camouflaged. During nesting could potentially nest. These Ocean Shores Specialist for season, human disturbances areas collectively comprise Oregon State Parks. “By plan- can flush adult plovers away about 40 miles of Oregon’s 362 ning your trip, you can enjoy from their nests as they attempt miles of shoreline. Detailed the coast and help keep this to defend their young from the maps can be found on the sensitive bird safe.” perceived predator. Left alone Oregon State Parks website Several land managers over- too long, eggs or chicks can die (www.bit.ly/wsplover). see beach activity for plover SBSA protection, particularly the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD). The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed western snowy plovers as a threatened species Get a $ 200 AT&T Visa® Reward Card † when you sign up for DIRECTV SELECT ™ Package or above. W/ 24-mo. agreement. Redemption required. 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