Report Details

Spring break increased visitors. Ten people (families) were observed walking the beach. Fire remains and trash most likely from the night before were found within sight of the Face Rock access steps in violation of Oregon law. We removed and disposed of the debris. Shells, animal casings, Kelp/algae, small rocks, wood pieces and plastic pellets in the driftline. One dead Common Murre and one dead Black-legged Kittiwake.

Conditions

Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 5.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 10. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 10. Fire pit was warm. We ensured it was out and picked up and disposed of the trash.

Concerns

Litter

Apparent violations: OAR 736-021-0100 (2).

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 4.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 2. one Common Murre, one Black-legged Kittiwake.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.

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