Mile 3 Report
Harbor Beach south of Chetco River, north of Red Point
July 31, 2024
People walking, and sitting on beach, some with dogs, most on leash, some playing in the surf, temporary metal ramps in place for summer, temporary "no fires" signs at Sporthaven parking lot.
Report Details
People walking, and sitting on beach, some with dogs, most on leash, some playing in the surf, temporary metal ramps in place for summer, temporary "no fires" signs at Sporthaven parking lot. Evidence of fires, land based debris from picnics, ocean based debris, plastics and one crab pot.
Conditions
Temperature: 62 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 3.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 47. Number of dogs: 10. Walking or running: 30. Sitting: 15. Fishing: 2. People walking, and sitting on beach, some with dogs, most on leash, some playing in the surf.
Concerns
Apparent violations: Evidence of fire, temporary signs (no fires) noted at Sporthaven parking lot..
Driftline Content
One crab pot washed up on shore.
New Development
Temporary Summer metal ramps down to beach, three ramps.
Natural Changes
Sand deposition and erosion, wood deposition.
Sporthaven Beach South Jetty, looking south.
Sporthaven Beach .85 miles south of South Jetty looking north, rest of mile blocked by cliffs.
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