Mile 310 Report
Arcadia Beach N, Wayside, Lion Rock, Humbug Point
March 24, 2010
Pleasant mid week day during spring break week - part sun and clouds but with a fairly stiff breeze.
Report Details
Pleasant mid week day during spring break week - part sun and clouds but with a fairly stiff breeze. A lot of people on the mile - approx 55 with 9 dogs. But everyone seemed to be respectful of the mile with little trash noted. Overall the mile was quite clean with not much of a driftline. Regarding sand removal, this winter has been more kind - about 1ft-2ft gone on north end of the mile with a bit more on south end. Construction continues on several very large beach front homes but I did not note any impact on the bluff or prior rip rap - will keep a look out.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 55. Number of dogs: 9. A lot of activity with walkers and play on the beach - many young peoople most likely on spring break. All well behaved and seemed conscious re trash and the overall care for the beach.
Concerns
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Nothing notable
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Wood pieces.
Man-made Modifications
none noted
Natural Changes
none noted
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