Mile 336 Report
Columbia Beach, Peter Iredale wreck, Fort Stevens SP
March 30, 2013
Spring Beach clean up day, with many people and vehicles on beach.
Report Details
Spring Beach clean up day, with many people and vehicles on beach.
Human Activities
Number of people: 141. Number of dogs: 8. Walking or running: 131. Sitting: 17. Other Activities: 10. This was the spring beach clean up day and it was spring vacation and a lovely day. So lots of people on the beach - and unfortunately a lot of trucks too.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 59. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 19.
Notable Wildlife
None noted
Beached Birds
None noted
Stranded Marine Mammals
None noted
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
None noted
Judy Benson
CoastWatcher
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