Mile 1 - Winchuck River, Crissey Airport, California border - January 13, 2018

Report Details

There were a few large tires on the beach. We cleaned debris off the beach but was unable to remove large tires.

Conditions

Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate.

Human Activities

Number of people: 40. Walking or running: 30. Playing in sand: 4. Sitting: 10. Fishing: 2. There were a few large tires on the beach.

Concerns

Litter

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 13.

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). Fishing gear

New Development

Drainage pipes. House construction

Actions & Comments

Cleaned debris off beach. Was unable to remove large tire.

iornman777

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