Mile 245 Report
Roads End Beach, Wayside, Logan Creek
December 16, 2021
Much litter in the wrack line, including bait labels and white styrofoam.
Report Details
Much litter in the wrack line, including bait labels and white styrofoam. Also, an abundance of plant or animal pods the size of rice grains. No dead birds. A couple of fishing boats hugging the northern boundary of the Cascade Head Marine Reserve, most likely crabbers.
Conditions
Temperature: 49 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SE. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 26. Number of dogs: 15. Walking or running: 22. Other Activities: 1 E-bike.
Concerns
Litter
Vehicles
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.). pine needles, tiny plant or animal pods, bait labels (see photos)





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Roads End Beach, Wayside, Logan Creek
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