Mile 1 Report
July 26, 2009
Bright, sunny day at this Park/Visitor Center.
Report Details
Bright, sunny day at this Park/Visitor Center. Lots of people out enjoying themselves. Only problem noticed was that there was much litter everywhere. One man with Volunteer hat was collecting trash in the parking lot. Park is getting more landscaping plantings and will end up looking pretty good (except for all the concrete!).
Conditions
Temperature: 72 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 36. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 22. Playing in surf: 3. Playing in sand: 6. Sitting: 3. No unusual activities. Just folks out enjoying the beach.
Concerns
Litter
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
None
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
None
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.
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