Mile 200 - Big Stump Beach, south Patterson SP - February 26, 2015

Report Details

Few people observed on this visit. The stream is eroding the entrance to Patterson State Park. Ranger observed chain-sawing logs near entrance.

Conditions

Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 1.2 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 2. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 2.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 2.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.

Natural Changes

Stream has eroded entrance to Patterson State Park entrance. See photo.

Actions & Comments

In January I saw a park ranger chain sawing large logs by beach park entrance. Should OS Parks be notified?

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