Report Details

Beach was relatively "clean" this morning. Exposed tidal sand near Driftwood Shores has orange algae and appears oily.

Conditions

Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 0.1 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 12. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 12. Florence Habitat for Humanity having annual BeachWalk today. Early rain did not deter walkers and their dogs from walking to Driftwood Shores.

Concerns

Fire

Apparent violations: Driftwood smoldering near No. Jetty.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 15.

Driftline Content

Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.

Man-made Modifications

Dune modification/removal. Replanting of dune near Driftwood Shores growing back nicely.

Natural Changes

Creek running from Driftwood is now a small pond; sand deposits have new beachgrass growth.

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