Mile 3 Report
Harbor Beach south of Chetco River, north of Red Point
May 20, 2023
People walking with dogs on leash, playing in sand, rockhunting, one person fishing on shore, and one person kayaking, evidence of fires noted, and litter from picnics; plastic, rope, and fishing line removed from wrack line.
Report Details
People walking with dogs on leash, playing in sand, rockhunting, one person fishing on shore, and one person kayaking, evidence of fires noted, and litter from picnics; plastic, rope, and fishing line removed from wrack line. Changes in sand deposition and erosion noted. No seabirds seen on shore or swimming in the surf.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 2.8 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 25. Number of dogs: 7. Walking or running: 19. Playing in surf: 5. Playing in sand: 5. Sitting: 5. Photography: 2. Kayaking: 1. Fishing: 1.
Concerns
Fire, Litter
Apparent violations: Evidence of fires and litter on beach..Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 30. RVs/Buses parking: 30.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. Couldn't ID due to decomposition.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).
Natural Changes
Sand deposition and erosion.
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