Mile 337 - Clatsop Spit, Swash Lake, Fort Stevens SP - January 4, 2020

Report Details

Lots of large pieces of woody debris. However, it appears human removal of wood is common.There was enough trash to take some time and collect the larger pieces.

Conditions

Temperature: 49 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: W. Tide Level: 2.8 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 5. Walking or running: 2. Photography: 1. Windsurfing: 2. Fishing: 1. Speeding on beach.

Concerns

Fire, Driftwood removal

Apparent violations: Large driftwood is part of many old beach fires. Sawdust left over from driftwood removal at 2-3 spots..

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 5. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 4.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). Primary drift material was large (2-25') woody debris, and then wood debris in general, shells / rocks, with a couple of large piles of bulll kelp. The human derived debris were mostly plastic. Significant? No more than usual. Hard to discern if land or ship derived.