Mile 293 Report
Rockaway Beach, State Wayside
May 26, 2014
A busy weekend as Rockaway Beach hosted the annual kite festival and the usual Memorial Day crowd.
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A busy weekend as Rockaway Beach hosted the annual kite festival and the usual Memorial Day crowd...both bound to generate more than the average amount of "human" debris. All things considered, it wasn't as bad as one might expect...20 bottles & cans, a nice variety of paper & plastic, and even a few items of Japanese origin. Surprisingly, the driftline was almost completely devoid of debris of the "natural" kind...just a smattering of crab molt and broken shells. Also noticed how the sand and sea grass continue to reclaim their place in the rip rap that holds Rockaway Beach together. It was a pleasant walk this mild Spring evening
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 45. Number of dogs: 16. Walking or running: 40. Playing in surf: 1. Playing in sand: 2. Sitting: 2.
Vehicles
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. just a skeleton and a few feathers
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells.
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Steven Prom
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Elaine Cramer
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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
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Rockaway Beach, State Wayside
Overall the beach looked pretty good for post king tides and fireworks.
Mary and Zio
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Rockaway Beach, State Wayside
For the day after a holiday weekend the beach was exceptionally clean.
Mary and Zio