Mile 3 Report
Harbor Beach south of Chetco River, north of Red Point
July 7, 2026
15 people walking on beach, 5 dogs, most on leash, large amount of Brown pelicans north of the South Jetty, on the Chetco River.
Report Details
15 people walking on beach, 5 dogs, most on leash, large amount of Brown pelicans north of the South Jetty, on the Chetco River. Evidence of fireworks and fires, on beach, large bag of fireworks and other debris picked up by this observer, one dead Common Murre.
Conditions
Temperature: 54 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 1.5 feet.
Activities
Types of Activities: Sitting, Walking/Running, Tidepooling.
Number of people: 15. Number of dogs: 5.
Other Activities: Evidence of fireworks left on beach..
Concerns
Fire, Litter
Notable Wildlife
Large number of Brown pelicans north of South Jetty, on the Chetco River.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Common Murre
Wrackline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings or molts, Wood pieces, Marine debris, Other. Evidence of fireworks in wrack line and left on beach.
Man-made Modifications
Other. 2 metal access ramps in place for Summer.
Natural Changes
Sand deposition, Other. Sand and wood deposition and erosion.
South Jetty Sporthaven Beach, looking south.
Large amount of Brown pelicans, north of South Jetty on the Chetco River.
Fireworks, in the back of Beachfront Hotel.
Report Images
FDC
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