Mile 9 - Harris Beach SP, Shy Creek, Taylor Creek - April 23, 2023

Report Details

Invited the community to come "clean up" the beach. Found boat trash, micro-plastics EVERYWHERE, and a big, heavy tire on the beach. We found a cooler and some sort of rake as well, along with a lot of beverage bottles. Will report the tire for pick up.Only did the far north end of the mile because the tide cut us off from the rest of the beach. Will do the full mile next time.

Conditions

Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW.

Human Activities

Number of people: 2. Walking or running: 2.

Concerns

Litter

Apparent violations: There is a heavy, large tire on the beach.

Notable Wildlife

just seagulls and a lizard :)

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, 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.).

New Development

Drainage pipes. Took some pics of some drainage pipes that look new