Mile 313 - Tolovana Park north, Haystack Rock - August 1, 2011

Report Details

it is good to see so many families enjoying the beach. We would feel better if we knew that nobody will walk away with a tummyache or infection due to the contamination at the Outfall.We won't know the numbers of the testing done today by the city and State until midweek or later.

Conditions

Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 4.5 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 446. Number of dogs: 43. Walking or running: 228. Playing in surf: 43. Playing in sand: 72. Sitting: 85. Photography: 18. people enjoying the sunny day, many of the dogs off leash, some confrontations ( dog to dog)

Concerns

Litter

Vehicles

RVs/Buses parking: 4.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. gull

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.

Actions & Comments

will monitor the construction site, esp. for possible building of stairway to the beach. Also, rip rap or plantingslots of activity in the Ecola Storm Outfall area, kids building and playing in the water.The sign seems to have little effect. we will renew our efforts to get the city to change the signage to stronger language.We understand that Surfrider and Ecola Watershed are in negotitations with the city over source testing.Stay tuned...