Mile 293 - Rockaway Beach, State Wayside - June 16, 2020 | Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition

Report Details

A pretty clean beach with lots of seagulls and a fair number of people and dogs. An unusual amount of crab shells and body parts on the entire mile, along with lots of seaweed and kelp. Human debris was less than usual surely due to the lack of beach traffic during the past few months. Picked up mostly just small pieces of plastic, a few cans and bottles, some rope, assorted articles of clothing and beach toys. For the first time we found graffiti on some rip rap...hope it's the last time. Maybe we can blame it on COVID-19.*Note: This report was originally submitted on 6/16/20, but did not print. This submission is on 7/5/20.

Conditions

Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 4.6 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 62. Number of dogs: 8. Walking or running: 45. Playing in surf: 3. Playing in sand: 4. Sitting: 10.

Concerns

Apparent violations: For the first time in 9 years of coastwatching we have found graffiti on the rip rap. Authorities were notified..

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 9.

Notable Wildlife

50-100 seagulls near the wayside.

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam.

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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