Mile 200 Report
Big Stump Beach, south Patterson SP
February 26, 2015
Few people observed on this visit.
Report Details
Few people observed on this visit. The stream is eroding the entrance to Patterson State Park. Ranger observed chain-sawing logs near entrance.
Conditions
Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 1.2 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 2.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Stream has eroded entrance to Patterson State Park entrance. See photo.
Actions & Comments
In January I saw a park ranger chain sawing large logs by beach park entrance. Should OS Parks be notified?
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