Mile 3 Report
Harbor Beach south of Chetco River, north of Red Point
August 27, 2024
People walking and sitting on beach, some with dogs, some off leash.
Report Details
People walking and sitting on beach, some with dogs, some off leash. Evidence of fires noted, land based debris and ocean based debris noted on beach and in wrack line. Two metal ramps still in place for summer access. 30 brown pelicans fishing off shore, 20 brown pelicans on rocks off shore. Boats fishing close to shore.
Conditions
Temperature: 75 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 3.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 16. Number of dogs: 5. Walking or running: 10. Sitting: 6. Kayaking: 4. Fishing: 3. People walking and sitting on beach some with dogs, some off leash.
Concerns
Apparent violations: Evidence of fires, land based litter, ocean based litter, dogs off leash..
Notable Wildlife
30 Brown pelicans fishing off shore, 20 on off shore rocks.
Man-made Modifications
Two metal ramps for Summer in place down to beach.
Natural Changes
Natural deposition and erosion of sand.
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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