Mile 293 - Rockaway Beach, State Wayside - September 26, 2008

Report Details

Beach cleanup was last Saturday. The beach is remarkably free of debris. Great morning for a walk on the beach.

Conditions

Temperature: 58 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 6.8 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 20. Number of dogs: 7. Walking or running: 13. Playing in sand: 6. Sitting: 1.

Concerns

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 4. RVs/Buses parking: 1.

Notable Wildlife

seagulls

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. lots of seaweed - it was stormy yesterday

Man-made Modifications

New riprap or shoreline protection structures. riprap that was repaired between NW 3rd and NW 4th has been completed

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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