Mile 330 Report
Sunset Beach, Sunset Lake
March 21, 2022
Today was a publicized event for a beach cleanup, and we picked up 4 bags of trash and a tire along mile.
Report Details
Today was a publicized event for a beach cleanup, and we picked up 4 bags of trash and a tire along mile. Parking lot area and just beyond dunes from parking area were notated as having lots trash and debris. Very rainy and very windy.
Conditions
Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 4.8 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 23. Number of dogs: 10.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 24.
Notable Wildlife
One sandpiper trying to catch a crab perhaps.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
A few small jelly fish
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Styrofoam.
Actions & Comments
Picked up 4 bags of trash and a tire along mile.Parking lot area and just beyond dunes from parking area were notated as having lots trash and debris. Very rainy and very windy.
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