Mile 310 - Arcadia Beach N, Wayside, Lion Rock, Humbug Point - June 24, 2022

Report Details

Parking lot full with lots of people enjoying warmer temps on bright sunny day. Didn't see other wildlife/birds besides seagulls and crows. Saw some beach debris, including wooden pallet and plank. Noticed several black drainage pipes coming down off the hillside. Don't know if these are new or have been there for awhile; or if they are permitted.On several beaches in the past 10 days have collected a number of Bouy Brewery labels. See photo of pallet washed ashore south near last headland before Hug Point;, heavy plank/support (possibly from pier); metal-framed box with styrofoam inside seen in creek bed leading to shore near all glass house; and fallen sign post just up from beach.

Conditions

Temperature: 70 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 50. Number of dogs: 10. Walking or running: 20. Playing in surf: 2. Playing in sand: 6. Sitting: 20. Photography: 5. Tidepooling: 6. Fishing: 1. Other Activities: Hooverboarder.

Concerns

Litter

Notable Wildlife

Dead seagull

Driftline Content

Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Styrofoam, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). See photo of pallet washed ashore south near last headland before Hug Point;, heavy plank/support (possibly from pier); metal-framed box with styrofoam inside seen in creek bed leading to shore near all glass house; and fallen sign post just up from beach.

New Development

Several black, drainage pipes coming down of hill. Not sure if they are new or not. Picture attached.

Natural Changes

Erosion of vegetated foredune. Picture of erosion near on of the black drainage pipes.