Mile 1 Report
Winchuck River, Crissey Airport, California border
August 31, 2021
Most important observation was the dumped contruction material - mostly wood - at the end of a rough trail down the west side of dune.
Report Details
Most important observation was the dumped contruction material - mostly wood - at the end of a rough trail down the west side of dune. Reported it to the staff at the travel center, who also walk the beach, and to the ranger at Harris Beach. Plenty of colorfulful seaweed in the multicolored cobble and in the wrack. A few beachcombers picking up driftwood sticks and rocks.
Conditions
Temperature: 64 F. Tide Level: 5.0 feet.
Concerns
Apparent violations: Dumping of construction materials on the beach below a house. Looked like wood, mostly..
Actions & Comments
Contacted Travel Oregon staff at Crissy Field and the ranger at Harris Beach.
Awesome root wad and beached wood at the north end of the mile.
Close up of debris pile
Cobble and seaweeds facing south
Wracklines looking north
Report Images
jessejones
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Winchuck River, Crissey Airport, California border
Clean beach.
Melissa McDowell
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45 People were enjoying the beach near the Visitor Center in the usual ways; walking, walking dogs (8), playing in the surf and shallows, beachcombing, sitting.
mmcdowell
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Winchuck River, Crissey Airport, California border
Human activity: 23 people, 6 dogs.
mmcdowell
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Winchuck River, Crissey Airport, California border
High tide reaching close to vegetation (composed of European beach grass) above the waveslope.
mmcdowell
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Winchuck River, Crissey Airport, California border
Most important observation was the dumped contruction material - mostly wood - at the end of a rough trail down the west side of dune.
jessejones
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Winchuck River, Crissey Airport, California border
Beach looks super clean; no litter except for one dog poo bag.
mmcdowell
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Winchuck River, Crissey Airport, California border
Crissey Field Visitor Center and Winchuck River access on north side of river are both opened today.
mmcdowell
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Winchuck River, Crissey Airport, California border
There were a few large tires on the beach.
iornman777