Mile 182 Report
Roosevelt Beach, Ponsler SW, China Creek, Big Creek
May 26, 2024
A lot of people on the beach today backpacking, rock hounding, playing and picnicking on the beach. There was one large piece of fiberglass on the beach.
Report Details
A lot of people on the beach today backpacking, rock hounding, playing and picnicking on the beach. There were a lot of rocks on the beach. There was one large piece of fiberglass on the beach. It appeared to be part of a boat wreckage. I reported this to a ranger who said he would get help to remove it from Roosevelt Beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.
Human Activities
Number of people: 35. Number of dogs: 5. Walking or running: 35. Sitting: 35. Tidepooling: 10. Fishing: 1. Other Activities: 8 were rock hounding, one backpacker, 4 sitting on the sand.. One man and child running and that scared up some gulls. Not intentionally.
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Notable Wildlife
15 gulls at Big Creek.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). One large piece of a broken boat. 8 ft by 3 ft of fiberglass with metal bolts.
Actions & Comments
I reported the large piece of fiberglass to a ranger at Carl Washburn State Park and he said he would get help and go get the debris.
James/Heron
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