Mile 228 Report
Rocky Creek State Wayside, Whale Cove
April 11, 2008
The Inn at Whale Cove continues to be a source of night light into the cove and a nuisance to some adjoining neighbors.
Report Details
The Inn at Whale Cove continues to be a source of night light into the cove and a nuisance to some adjoining neighbors. The night lights shine into the windows of adjoining neighbors, in violation of Lincoln CO. regulations forbidding light trespass from a commercial site to a residential site. Lincoln Co., State and Federal authorities have been notified about the light trespass issues for residents and the seals that inhabit the cove.
Conditions
Temperature: 45 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: W.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. The Inn at Whale Cove continues to be a source of night light into the cove and a nuisance to some adjoining neighbors. The night lights shine into the windows of adjoining neighbors, in violation of Lincoln CO. regulations forbidding light trespass from a commercial site to a residential site.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
Many gulls along the shoreline and on the rocks.
Actions & Comments
Lincoln Co., State and Federal authorities have been notified about the light trespass issues for residents and the seals that inhabit the cove.
TMarie
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