Plant native edge species where the invasive stand was cleared, Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park (Machado Lake)

The cleared invasive stand at Machado Lake leaves bare ground that will just re-invade unless native edge species take root there first. Standard: US EPA National Wetland Condition Assessment rapid method; SDG 6.6/15.1. Proof: before/after photos + species/count log + GPS Method (US EPA National Wetland Condition Assessment rapid method; SDG 6.6/15.1.): 1. Photograph the cleared area and confirm the native plant list matches the site's hydrology (emergent vs. upland edge). 2. Dig planting holes at proper spacing and set native plugs/container plants at grade. 3. Water in thoroughly and mulch around (not touching) each plant base. 4. Photograph the finished planting and log species and count. Done when: before/after photos + species/count log + GPS

Where

Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park, Machado Lake, Harbor City, CA 90710

Pay

$90 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

before/after photos + species/count log + GPS

This is exactly what gets it approved. Nothing settles without it.

Level

intermediate

Open until

2026-09-01

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: EPA National Wetland Condition Assessment (rapid method)

Bring

• GPS phone
• quadrat frame
• invasive-species ID reference
• boots
• insect protection
• camera

Steps

1. 1. Navigate to the wetland edge; record GPS; stay on stable ground.
2. 2. Photograph 3 quadrat stations.
3. 3. At each station, estimate percent cover native vs invasive; identify the dominant invasive.
4. 4. Note hydrology / water level and any disturbance.
5. 5. Enter cover percentages, invasive ID, hydrology, GPS, photos into the proof record; sign.

If it does not match the plan

• Standing water + wildlife (snakes/alligators) -> maintain distance; never sample alone.
• High invasive cover -> flag for a management/removal plan.

What counts as done

• Percent cover native vs invasive recorded at 3 stations
• Dominant invasive species identified
• Hydrology / water-level note recorded
• GPS waypoints + quadrat photos

Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.