Mile 3 Report
Harbor Beach south of Chetco River, north of Red Point
May 29, 2024
Metal access ramps to beach installed for summer access--two ramps; evidence of fires on beach noted; natural sand deposition and erosion changes; evidence of picnic garbage left on beach; evidence of marine debris plastics in wrack line.
Report Details
Metal access ramps to beach installed for summer access--two ramps; evidence of fires on beach noted; natural sand deposition and erosion changes; evidence of picnic garbage left on beach; evidence of marine debris plastics in wrack line. No evidence of tar balls or oiled birds noted.
Conditions
Temperature: 67 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Tide Level: 0.7 feet.
Activities
Number of people: 12. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 10. Sitting: 2.
Other Activities: 10 people walking on beach, 3 dogs all on leash, 2 people sitting on beach..
Concerns
Fire, Litter
Notable Wildlife
1 Western gull on beach, 1 Common raven on beach.
Wrackline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings or molts, Wood pieces, Marine debris, Plastic debri (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).
Man-made Modifications
Metal access ramps to beach in place for Summer two ramps.
Natural Changes
Sand deposition and erosion changes.
Report Images
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