Mile 293 Report
Rockaway Beach, State Wayside
April 1, 2011
The SOLV Beach Cleanup was last weekend and the beach is remarkably clean!
Report Details
The SOLV Beach Cleanup was last weekend and the beach is remarkably clean! Things looked good on Mile 293 this morning.
Conditions
Temperature: 45 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 3.3 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 7. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 3. Playing in surf: 1. Playing in sand: 3.
Notable Wildlife
seagulls on the beach and squirrels on the rocks (riprap)
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. seagull and duck
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
Man-made Modifications
There are two drainpipes between NW 5th and 6th and the areas into which they drain are among the lowest on the beach.
Actions & Comments
I picked up debris and threw it away.
ducks73
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Mile 293
Rockaway Beach, State Wayside
Photo from distance of 2 eagles near new gull kill. Photo of level of sand from king tide wave on viewing bench.
Steven Prom
Mile 293
Rockaway Beach, State Wayside
Surprised by huge quantity of kelp and lots of fishing industry garbage.
Steven Prom
Mile 293
Rockaway Beach, State Wayside
I submitted a report recently on a beach 245 miles to the South, mile 49, the Port beach in Port Orford, where I noticed many jellyfish washed up.
Elaine Cramer
Mile 293
Rockaway Beach, State Wayside
I observed new signs in Rockaway city proper, restricting using the public access to the beach at 1st and 2nd Avenues. Sign reads NO ACCESS: Until further notice, all city owned paths, walkways, stairs, and any other improved or unimproved access ways to recreation areas are closed.
Jesse Jones
Mile 293
Rockaway Beach, State Wayside
Overall the beach looked pretty good for post king tides and fireworks.
Mary and Zio
