Mile 53 - South of Elk River mouth, north of Paradise Point SW - February 1, 2022

Report Details

This is my initial survey of this mile. Total length was 1.5 miles. Remainder of this section is uninspected by me. No photos this time. Litter removal. Stunning day; light winds, clear air, moderate sun. Very isolated beach with few people. Hard walking as no packed or wet sand to ease the way. Off Road Vehicle Trail up dunes about 1.2 miles N of Paradise Point.

Conditions

Temperature: 47 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate.

Human Activities

Number of people: 2. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 2. No vehicles observed but extensive tire tracks. A few driving trails up steep dunes. Moderate littering.

Concerns

Litter, Climbing bluffs/seastacks

Apparent violations: moderate erosion from driving up dunes. Moderate litter scattered on beach.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 2. gulls

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam.

New Development

Off Road Vehicle Trail up dunes about 1.2 miles N of Paradise Point

Natural Changes

Landslides/major boulder falls.

Actions & Comments

Litter removal. Stunning day; light winds, clear air, moderate sun. Very isolated beach with few people. Hard walking as no packed or wet sand to ease the way. Off Road Vehicle Trail up dunes about 1.2 miles N of Paradise Point