intermediate work · Mendocino coast watershed source-protection zone, Fort Bragg CA

Lead the multi-site source-protection round across Mendocino coast watershed source-protection zone, Fort Bragg CA (2026-07-10)

Mendocino coast watershed source-protection zone, Fort Bragg CA's source-protection program has grown past a single site — someone needs to run the full protection-zone round across every registered site in one coordinated pass, so the results are comparable visit over visit. Standard: Gold Standard Water Benefit Standard (WBS) — source-water protection zone monitoring; SDG 6.1/6.6 water resource protection. Proof: every registered site walked to spec in one pass + consolidated summary — Real, Proven, One-of-one Method (Gold Standard Water Benefit Standard (WBS) — source-water protection zone condition walk (catchment/spring/recharge-area buffer inspection) feeding the project's Water Benefit Certificate (WBC) monitoring requirements., ~45-90 min): 1. Navigate to the registered source-protection zone boundary (spring box, recharge basin, wellhead, catchment intake); confirm GPS matches the project's registered site ID. 2. Photograph the source point and the immediate protective perimeter (fencing/buffer condition, vegetation cover, any encroachment). 3. Walk the protection-zone buffer checking for contamination-risk indicators (livestock access, latrine proximity, agrochemical storage/use, solid-waste dumping, open defecation) and log each with a GPS waypoint and photo. 4. Inspect the physical source infrastructure (spring box lid/seal, wellhead cap, intake screen, diversion structure) for damage or breach. 5. Record any encroachment (new structures, cultivation, grazing) inside the registered buffer since the last visit. 6. Note upstream/uphill land-use changes visible from the protection zone that could affect source-water quality. 7. Complete the source-protection condition checklist per the project's WBS monitoring plan. 8. Enter site ID, GPS, photos, checklist, and any flagged risk into the proof record; sign. Equipment: GPS-capable phone or survey-grade GPS, camera, tape measure or laser rangefinder (buffer distance checks), field checklist/tablet, waterproof notebook, PPE (gloves/boots), flagging tape Done when: GPS matches the registered source-protection site ID within the posting radius; Photo of the source point and protective perimeter captured; Full buffer walk completed with every required contamination-risk indicator checked and logged; Source-protection condition checklist completed per the project's monitoring plan

Where: Mendocino coast watershed source-protection zone, Fort Bragg CA
Pay: $80 proposed
This packet is not funded yet, so this figure is a proposed price and not money waiting in escrow. If a buyer funds it, approved proof settles that price onchain. If nobody funds it, approved proof earns provable credit toward the work instead of cash. You see which before you claim, never after.
Proof: every registered site walked to spec in one pass + consolidated summary — Real, Proven, One-of-one
This is exactly what gets it approved. Nothing settles without it.
Level: intermediate
Open until: 2026-10-09

How this work is done

A documented method, so this packet comes out the same whoever does it. Typically 45–90 minutes. Method of record: Gold Standard Water Benefit Standard (WBS) — source-water protection zone condition walk (catchment/spring/recharge-area buffer inspection) feeding the project's Water Benefit Certificate (WBC) monitoring requirements.

Bring

GPS-capable phone or survey-grade GPS
camera
tape measure or laser rangefinder (buffer distance checks)
field checklist/tablet
waterproof notebook
PPE (gloves/boots)
flagging tape

Steps

1. Navigate to the registered source-protection zone boundary (spring box, recharge basin, wellhead, catchment intake); confirm GPS matches the project's registered site ID.
2. Photograph the source point and the immediate protective perimeter (fencing/buffer condition, vegetation cover, any encroachment).
3. Walk the protection-zone buffer checking for contamination-risk indicators (livestock access, latrine proximity, agrochemical storage/use, solid-waste dumping, open defecation) and log each with a GPS waypoint and photo.
4. Inspect the physical source infrastructure (spring box lid/seal, wellhead cap, intake screen, diversion structure) for damage or breach.
5. Record any encroachment (new structures, cultivation, grazing) inside the registered buffer since the last visit.
6. Note upstream/uphill land-use changes visible from the protection zone that could affect source-water quality.
7. Complete the source-protection condition checklist per the project's WBS monitoring plan.
8. Enter site ID, GPS, photos, checklist, and any flagged risk into the proof record; sign.

If it does not match the plan

Any breach of the physical source infrastructure (broken seal, damaged spring box, exposed wellhead) -> flag immediately for repair before the next scheduled visit; never leave an active contamination pathway unflagged.
Encroachment or a new contamination-risk indicator inside the registered buffer -> flag for the project proponent/local water committee; never resolve or negotiate access on-site.

What counts as done

GPS matches the registered source-protection site ID within the posting radius
Photo of the source point and protective perimeter captured
Full buffer walk completed with every required contamination-risk indicator checked and logged
Source-protection condition checklist completed per the project's monitoring plan

Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.

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