Mile 335 - Columbia Beach, Coffenbury Lake, Fort Stevens SP - January 23, 2017

Report Details

Beautiful day, peaceful. Lots of people on the beach, especially at the Peter Iredule just north of mile 335. The dunes are building-up.

Conditions

Temperature: 45 F. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 14. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 8. Sitting: 5. Other Activities: 1 dirt bike rider.

Concerns

Litter

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 10. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 8.

Notable Wildlife

1 eagle, 1crow (eagle chasing Crow lol), 2 clusters of sandpipers? (10 to 15 a group)

Driftline Content

Small rocks, 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.).

Actions & Comments

Collected one bag of debris/liter. Lots of small pieces of rope on the beach.

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