Mile 8 - Harris Beach SP picnic area, Goat Island - May 13, 2016

Report Details

240 7th Grade students from Medford greatly increased the head count on Mile 8 on May 13, 2016. The students enjoyed playing beach volleyball, football toss, playing in the surf, and beachcombing. Beach erosion was observed at the north end of Mile 8 and the normal beach sand recovery which usually occurs at this time of year has not taken place yet.

Conditions

Temperature: 57 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 0.9 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 250. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 50. Playing in surf: 50. Playing in sand: 150. 240 7th grade students from Medford were having a blast at Harris Beach State Park. Activities included volleyball, football passing, playing in surf, and beachcombing.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 10. ATVs/OHVs parking: 1. RVs/Buses parking: 1.

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces.

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Harris Beach SP picnic area, Goat Island

December 5, 2019

Calm, low tide.

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Mile 8

Harris Beach SP picnic area, Goat Island

August 16, 2019

Found today 10-12’ decomposing body of a sea lion washed up on the rocks at the cove at the most northern point of mile 8 appears to have been dead for some time and is very fragrant Turkey vulture activity has been high here for the last several days and I guess I discovered why!

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