Mile 3 Report
Harbor Beach south of Chetco River, north of Red Point
April 19, 2025
SOLVE volunteers picking up garbage for Earth Day beach cleanup.
Report Details
SOLVE volunteers picking up garbage for Earth Day beach cleanup. One person fishing , two surfing, 30 Brown Pelicans flying north, natural deposition and erosion of sand, large deposition of logs and wood on beach, logging current and recent on both north and south bank of Chetco River.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 0.21 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 30. Number of dogs: 7. Walking or running: 20. Sitting: 7. Surfing: 2. Fishing: 1. Other Activities: SOVLE volunteers doing a beach cleanup for Earth Day.. People walking and picking up garbage, some with dogs most on leash, a few sitting on beach, 2 surfing, and one fishing.
Concerns
Litter
Notable Wildlife
30 Brown Pelicans flying north, one dead crab.
Natural Changes
Natural deposition and erosion of sand
South Jetty Sporthaven Beach Brookings, looking south.
.85 miles from South Jetty Sporthaven Beach Brookings, looking north, rest of beach blocked by cliffs.
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