Mile 146 Report
North Jetty, South Jetty Umpqua River, Lighthouse
August 2, 2017
Beautiful day at the beach, many, many enjoying it.
Report Details
Beautiful day at the beach, many, many enjoying it. Sad to see so much fire destruction and danger from unauthorized/unattened bon fires. Most fire pit areas were started far above the tide line this time of year where they could not be put out properly or naturally by new tides coming in.
Conditions
Temperature: 84 F. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N.
Human Activities
Number of people: 100. Number of dogs: 10. Walking or running: 20. Playing in surf: 15. Playing in sand: 50. Sitting: 50. Surfing: 6. Fishing: 1. Other Activities: There were fire fighters as beach fires had taken over in places.. It was such a beautiful day, It was easy to lose count how many people were enjoying the beach. Very wonderful sight.
Concerns
Fire
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 43. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 3.
Notable Wildlife
Typical sea birds and seagulls about.
Driftline Content
Driftline was clear and clean.
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