Mile 293 - Rockaway Beach, State Wayside - September 7, 2022

Report Details

For the day after a holiday weekend the beach was exceptionally clean. One small bucket of trash that included spent fireworks, kid sand toys, a shoe, net metal stakes, and some picnic trash. only item of note is the new signs at the base of the rip rap indicating private property and surveillance video cameras. They are installed on the beach.

Conditions

Temperature: 70 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 5.7 feet.

Activities

Number of people: 10. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 10.

Other Activities: Very quiet after the holiday weekend..

Concerns

Apparent violations: Posted signs by the new beachfront development on n 3rd. They’re installed at the base of the rip rap. Have been there a couple months and appear to be a desired permanent feature. They indicate surveillance and private property..

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 4. 3 murres and 1 seagull.

Wrackline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Wood pieces, Marine debris, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). Fireworks remnants. Water bottles. Bottle caps. Rope fragments. Sand toys (bucket and utensils). Small alcohol bottle. Tent or net metal stakes. Burned red solo cup. One child’s shoe.