Mile 222 Report
Moolack Beach N, Coal Creek, S of Wade Creek
March 27, 2013
Nothing new to report, other than the constant shifting of sand and rock appearance.
Report Details
Nothing new to report, other than the constant shifting of sand and rock appearance. There was a scattering/drift of long-stem yellow roses along the high driftline in the section between Wade Creek and Coal Creek. Otherwise, very little debris. It was truly a beautiful, calm, mild, overcast day with many families and individuals enjoying the beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 57 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 26. Walking or running: 14. Playing in surf: 2. Playing in sand: 4. Sitting: 1. Spring break -- lots of people enjoying the day.Re: vehicles -- I park in the area above Wade Creek, which is where I count vehicles. There are two other parking areas with access to Moolack Beach, usually with vehicles I don't count.
Concerns
Apparent violations: none.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 5.
Notable Wildlife
Western gulls, Crows
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. Minimal debris, nothing large except for a 12' 4"x4" with dried out algae on it.
Natural Changes
more rock uncovered from sand
dderickson
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