Mile 293 Report
Rockaway Beach, State Wayside
May 3, 2023
Extremely clean beach.
Report Details
Extremely clean beach. Only a handful of trash items (dog waste bag, straw, can, six pack plastic holder, wrappers, plastic cork) the entire mile. spray paint tags across two rocks seen four homes in from n 3rd beach access.
Conditions
Temperature: 54 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 2.4 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 17. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 9. Playing in surf: 4. Other Activities: Bonfire - 3. Very light activity. Midweek spring day.
Concerns
Notable Wildlife
None seen.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Looked to be young lancet fish or similar on beach. Single one found.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Wood pieces.
Actions & Comments
Previous email sent to beach patrol about signs last month but no answer. rocks tagged is new (to me). No report made beyond this report.
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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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Mary and Zio
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Mary and Zio