Mile 293 - Rockaway Beach, State Wayside - July 2, 2009 | Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition

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What a spectacular morning on Rockaway Beach (before the wind kicks up)! The beach is remarkably clean (we'll see what happens after the long 4th of July weekend. People are already shooting off their illegal fireworks, but many people are already down and enjoying our beach!

Conditions

Temperature: 62 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 4.8 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 80. Number of dogs: 14. Walking or running: 41. Playing in surf: 16. Playing in sand: 19. Sitting: 3. Other Activities: 1 playing in creek. Lots of people on the beach 2 days before 4th of July with beach chairs, buckets and pails, balls, etc.

Concerns

Litter

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 3.

Notable Wildlife

gulls, crows, sand fleas, and seaweed

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

jellyfish and 1 half-dead fish (12" unknown species)

Driftline Content

Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. plastic bags, cardboard, and cigarette butts

New Development

Steps down bluff.

Actions & Comments

Sand has blown up and covered portions of some of the eroded areas and riprap along my mile. There are still areas in front of the Rockaway Beach Resort where the riprap has fallen onto the beach.

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Mile 293

Rockaway Beach, State Wayside

November 5, 2024

Surprised by huge quantity of kelp and lots of fishing industry garbage.

Steven Prom

Mile 293

Rockaway Beach, State Wayside

September 11, 2024

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

February 19, 2024

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