Mile 188 Report
Neptune SP, Strawberry Hill Picnic Area
May 10, 2017
There was significant run off erosion of the access trails at Strawberry Hill.
Report Details
There was significant run off erosion of the access trails at Strawberry Hill. Worse than in recent years.The sea Stars are coming back. The most were noted at the north end of the Strawberry beach. Nothing like before the die off but encouraging.About 15 harbor seals, did not for sure see any pups at Strawberry.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.
Human Activities
Number of people: 3. Photography: 1.
Concerns
Litter
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 6.
Driftline Content
Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea).
Bill Watson
CoastWatcher
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Neptune SP, Strawberry Hill Picnic Area
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