This is Glass Beach, in Fort Bragg, California,
one of the most unique beaches in the world -
unique not because of nature,
but because time and the pounding surf
have corrected one of man's many mistakes.
Beginning in 1949, the Glass Beach area
became a public DUMP.
People dumped all kinds of refuse straight into the ocean,
including cars and household garbage.
The household garbage, of course,
contained a lot of glass.
By the early sixties, some attempts were made
to control what was dumped
and dumping of toxic items was banned.
In 1967, the North Coast Water Quality Board
realized what a screwed-up situation this was
and plans were begun for a new dump away from the ocean.
Over forty years later, Mother Nature has reclaimed this beach.
Years of pounding wave action have deposited tons
of polished glass at this beach.
Please see here.
Naturally, the Hawthornes arrived at high tide
and found no beach glass.
Rosie pouts.
The California State Park system
controls the area now
and glass is not allowed to be taken,
not that that would stop Rosie.
In other words,
you can't take away their garbage.
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