That erosion is a problem on Upham Beach is not in dispute. However, proposed solutions have created an extended debate. Upham Beach is located at the northern end of St. Pete Beach, which is on an island otherwise known as Long Key. A narrow pass, called “Blind Pass,” separates Upham Beach from Treasure Island to […]
I took a walk on Upham Beach this evening in hopes of seeing a dramatic sunset. The sky turned out to be cloudier than I expected as the season’s first strong cold front swept through the state. Although it was nearly dark, I managed to capture this image of a funnel cloud forming out over […]
Posted by David McRee at BlogTheBeach.com. While on Upham beach this morning gathering a couple of bags of sargassum seaweed for my garden, I spotted this sea coconut in the wrack line. It’s not a real coconut, but it does come from a palm tree. These are very common on the Atlantic coast, but are […]
Shawn Goldberg recently wrote an article for the Barrier Islands Gazette regarding the upcoming (Fall 2009) renourishment project scheduled for Upham Beach and Treasure Island. The article is titled More Sand to Bury the Problem. Mr. Goldberg called me and asked for the use of one of my photos of the erosion on Upham Beach. […]
Upham Beach has a SERIOUS litter problem. Every time I’ve been to Upham Beach this summer I’ve encountered a shameful amount of plastic and paper litter. I’m not talking about one or two items here and there. Everybody can make the mistake of leaving a small piece of trash behind on rare occasions. I’m talking […]
Suncoast Surfrider Foundation members and supporters defied the heat and blazing sun Saturday morning July 26th to pick up litter on Upham Beach. Cigarette butts were everywhere, as well as various plastic bottles, bags, paper products, etc. It was observed by many people who frequent Upham Beach (myself included) that much of the trash comes […]
Saturday, June 21st, 2008, a dedicated and concerned group of members from the local chapter of the Surfrider Foundation assembled quietly at Upham Beach under the watchful eye of nearby condominium owners and a single police officer who appeared briefly, to protest the beach erosion control tactics of Pinellas County. [Mike and Jessica pictured above] […]
