Reinson Consultants (RCL) Ltd

Dates:
October 2008

Registration Fee:
$1600 CDN plus GST

Instructor:
Gerry Reinson

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Barrier Beach, Strandplain and Estuary Environments of the Mesotidal Oregon Coast

Part of the bathymetric chart of the Oregon coast showing the positions of the Netarts, Nehalem and Tillamook estuaries. The planned overflight route is shown (dashed red line).

This four-day field seminar takes place on the northern coast of Oregon, from the mouth of the Columbia River southward to Tillamook Estuary.

The course is designed to illustrate the various beach, nearshore, and estuary environments that can be encountered along high-energy wave-dominated mesotidal shoreline systems. These modern environments are examined in the context of developing models for use in interpreting ancient clastic sequences in the Western Canada Foreland Basin and in foreland basins elsewhere.

This trip is undertaken on a company exclusive basis only.
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Monday, Day 1	Fly to Portland, Oregon. Drive to Tillamook estuary and coastal region. Examine Tillamook barrier and estuary from ground level and Cape Meares cliffs. Arrive at motel approximately 1630 hours. Accommodation: Shylo Inn Tillamook, Oregon Tel: (503) 842-7971
Tuesday, Day 2	Drive to Tillamook airport. Aerial overflight of Tillamook coast, Cape Meares/Nehalem area (45 minute flights of 3 to 4 persons each). Ground examination of tidal flats and dune/beach system,Tillamook estuary system. Accommodation: Shylo Inn Tillamook, Oregon Tel: (503) 842-7971
Wednesday, Day 3	Proceed northward along coast. Stops at Rockaway to examine vegetated beach ridges and beach erosion; Nehalem Pass to view cobble to sandy beaches; Arcadia Beach to view armoured cobble beach and Plio-Pleistocene pro-delta outcrops. Time permitting, stop at tourist town of Cannon Beach. Accommodation: Best Western Oceanview Resort Seaside, Oregon Tel: (503) 738-3334
Thursday, Day 4	Proceed northward to examine beaches and dunes, then to Ft. Stevens Park to view the wreck of the Peter Iredale and discuss the "beach cycle". Time permitting, climb Astoria Column to view the Columbia River estuary and environs. At approximately 1300 hours, return to Portland Oregon for flight to Calgary.
Note: Cost per person is $1,600 (Can.) plus GST. The company requesting the course will be responsible for meals, all commercial flight costs/ accommodation expenses, and costs for vehicle and airplane rentals. All arrangements and bookings, however, will be handled by Reinson Consultants Ltd.