Plant native marsh-edge species at the river mouth, the LA River mouth at Golden Shore Marine Biological Reserve

The estuary survey above named a bare marsh-edge segment at the reserve. Native emergent planting restores real edge habitat and filtration there. 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 bare marsh-edge segment and confirm the native plant list matches the site's tidal zone. 2. Dig planting holes at proper spacing and set native plugs at grade. 3. Water in thoroughly at planting (tidal action will continue watering). 4. Photograph the finished planting and log species and count. Done when: before/after photos + species/count log + GPS

Where

Golden Shore Marine Biological Reserve, LA River mouth, Long Beach, CA 90802

Pay

$90 proposed

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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.