Report Details

A very stormy day on the coast. Not many people out, just one person walking and another playing with his dog. The tide was high and the waves were coming up to the cliff in some areas. Not much to see on the beach except a lot of marine debris as the tide had been washing completely up the beach in the previous few days. No notable shoreline wildlife or man-made changes. Just a stormy but beautiful day at the beach.

Conditions

Temperature: 47 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Storm. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 8.9 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 4. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 4.

Concerns

Litter

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 2.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Styrofoam, Wood pieces.

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Mile 217

Newport, Nye Beach north, Agate Beach south

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Mile 217

Newport, Nye Beach north, Agate Beach south

June 4, 2019

Last month we had contacted State Parks regarding the need for a Doggie Poop Station.

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