Mile 1 - Winchuck River, Crissey Airport, California border - July 26, 2009

Report Details

Bright, sunny day at this Park/Visitor Center. Lots of people out enjoying themselves. Only problem noticed was that there was much litter everywhere. One man with Volunteer hat was collecting trash in the parking lot. Park is getting more landscaping plantings and will end up looking pretty good (except for all the concrete!).

Conditions

Temperature: 72 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 36. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 22. Playing in surf: 3. Playing in sand: 6. Sitting: 3. No unusual activities. Just folks out enjoying the beach.

Concerns

Litter

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 23.

Notable Wildlife

None

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

None

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.

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Winchuck River, Crissey Airport, California border

November 8, 2024

River mouth channel enters ocean directly without sandbar diversion. Clean beach, no litter.

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Mile 1

Winchuck River, Crissey Airport, California border

April 10, 2024

Clean beach.

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Mile 1

Winchuck River, Crissey Airport, California border

August 3, 2023

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