Mile 243 Report
Wecoma Beach, Lincoln City
October 1, 2013
17 people on beach, 3 walking dogs, 2 families playing in surf, 3 cars at each of 3 access points.
Report Details
17 people on beach, 3 walking dogs, 2 families playing in surf, 3 cars at each of 3 access points. Three cars were at each access point.Many gulls were on the beach, one badly decayed.Many changes on beach after four days of high winds and rain. One large piece of driftwood had washed in at Mile 244, two large logs covered with goose barnacles were seen between 243B and 244. Riprap had been blown or washed far out of place on bank near 243B. See photos.
Human Activities
Number of people: 17. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 8. Playing in surf: 5. Sitting: 2. Photography: 2. Surf too high for tidepooling at this time.
Concerns
Litter
Apparent violations: Picked up about 2 gal. human litter, paper and plastic..Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 6. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 3.
Notable Wildlife
Many gulls
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Very decayed.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Wood pieces. Two large logs with many goose barnacles had washed up beach
Natural Changes
Evidence of wave overtopping. Recent storms had displaced riprap on bank about 1/4 mile from NW 15th
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