Vernon Holt
03-08-2005, 05:24 PM
The nesting season for the Western snowy plover begins March 15 on the Oregon coast.
This means that state and federal regulatory and land management agencies will be working to protect key beaches from human disturbance.
Officials are asking the public to help protect plovers by staying on wet sand and leashing their dogs.
Biologists say ropes and posts will be used to protect the snowy plover nests, eggs and chicks.
Pedestrians, horseback riders and other beach visitors will have restricted access to the dry sand at nesting sites.
About 18 miles of beach in Oregon are affected by plover recovery efforts.
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Ya'll come and enjoy the beaches of Oregon this summer. Watch your step, I think this is also Spotted Owl Country.
Vernon
This means that state and federal regulatory and land management agencies will be working to protect key beaches from human disturbance.
Officials are asking the public to help protect plovers by staying on wet sand and leashing their dogs.
Biologists say ropes and posts will be used to protect the snowy plover nests, eggs and chicks.
Pedestrians, horseback riders and other beach visitors will have restricted access to the dry sand at nesting sites.
About 18 miles of beach in Oregon are affected by plover recovery efforts.
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Ya'll come and enjoy the beaches of Oregon this summer. Watch your step, I think this is also Spotted Owl Country.
Vernon