Report Details

Quiet day on the beach for the middle of spring vacation. There is a lot of wood on the beach and some has been cut and hauled away presumably for firewood. One bonfire was still smoldering.

Conditions

Temperature: 42 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 6.8 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 45. Number of dogs: 9. Walking or running: 29. Playing in surf: 5. Playing in sand: 6. Other Activities: 5 feeding seagulls. There is a lot of wood on the beach and some has been cut and hauled away presumably for firewood. One bonfire was still smoldering. The Beach Clean-up is on Saturday. There's not much to pick up, but there is some litter from bonfires and boats.

Concerns

Driftwood removal, Fire, Litter

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 1.

Notable Wildlife

sandpipers and seagulls; seaweed, kelp, and jellyfish

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. sleeping bag, plastic bottles, juice containers, plastic bags, and aluminum cans

Actions & Comments

LOTS of wood on the beach and riprap . . . all sizes, lengths, and types. No evidence that damaged riprap has been repaired (between NW 5th and NW 7th).

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