Mile 222 Report
Moolack Beach N, Coal Creek, S of Wade Creek
July 10, 2022
The beach fire close to vegetation, and somewhat close to access point was the main unusual concern to report, otherwise just the usual concern of trash.
Report Details
The beach fire close to vegetation, and somewhat close to access point was the main unusual concern to report, otherwise just the usual concern of trash. Less trash than at the two miles to the north (Beverly and Otter Rock Beaches), but a significant amount is trash left by beach goers, and not plastic pellets and styrafoam that has washed ashore. It therefore feels like there's room for an easier improvement. Of the four old beach fire sites seen today, there was trash left at three of them. Also, there were three tied up plastic bags presumably with dog poop, left on the ground. Also, I picked up 23 cigarette butts today (over a pack's worth); most were at the parking lot and path to the beach, but about five were on the beach. Consider putting up a sign in the parking lot educating people about the harm cigarette butts and plastic bring to the ocean and coast, as well as on how to most safely have a beach fire.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Walking or running: 1.
Concerns
Apparent violations: Burned out beach fire site located about 10 feet from shore vegetation, and about 20 feet from the access point at Wade Creek.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). Used firework. Lots of crab casings, dead crabs, and mole crabs. Not clearly an unusual amount, but more than I’ve seen in a while.
FlaningamM
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