Are sands and sediments in the intertidal zone (beach, shoreline) hazardous?
No. Testing of near-shore sand and sediment indicates that wading, swimming or playing on the beaches is perfectly safe for the public once the Coastal Trail is extended to areas such as Glass Beach. A report of findings from sampling in the intertidal zone is available for reading at the Project Visitor Center in Fort Bragg or on the Technical Reports page.
