Mile 291 Report
Camp Magruder north, Watseco, Twin Rocks SW
March 8, 2023
Very few people/dogs on the beach.
Report Details
Very few people/dogs on the beach. 1 small piece of litter. No other human made debris. One large rock appears to have been dragged away from the riprap in front of Sherwood.
Conditions
Temperature: 43 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 6.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 8. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 8. Other Activities: Saw an organized group of about 40 people on the beach in front of Camp Magruder on Mile 290..
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.). Only one piece of litter on the beach, a small candy wrapper. LOTS of pieces of broken shells.!
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune, Evidence of wave overtopping.
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