Mile 3 Report
Harbor Beach south of Chetco River, north of Red Point
October 20, 2023
People walking, sitting, rock hunting, playing in sand, and walking dogs; evidence of unhoused persons and fires on beach.
Report Details
People walking, sitting, rock hunting, playing in sand, and walking dogs; evidence of unhoused persons and fires on beach. Garbage cans overflowing at Sporthaven Beach and no recycle containers available.
Conditions
Temperature: 54 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: E. Tide Level: 3.8 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 7. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 4. Playing in sand: 2. Sitting: 3. People walking, sitting, rock hunting, playing in sand, and walking dogs; evidence of unhoused persons and fires on beach.
Concerns
Fire, Litter
Apparent violations: Evidence of fires and unhoused persons..Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 50. RVs/Buses parking: 30.
Notable Wildlife
4 Western gulls.
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
Changes in sand deposition and erosion.
Sporthaven Beach, Brookings OR, South Jetty looking south.
.7 miles south, of South Jetty Sporthaven Beach, Brookings OR; last part of mile blocked by large trees, logs, and unpredictable waves.
Evidence of fires approximately .25 miles from South Jetty.
Evidence of unhoused persons.
Garbage cans overflowing at Sporthaven Beach, no recycle containers available.
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