Plant native riparian buffer along Mapes Creek's bank, Mapes Creek at Kubota Garden's lower stroll garden, Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA 98118 (2026-07-17)

A thin, weedy stretch of bank here offers little shade or root structure for the creek; native sword fern and red-twig dogwood extend the garden's own planting palette right up to the water. Standard: Salmon-Safe certification standard (Salmon-Safe Inc., Pacific Northwest, salmonsafe.org) — urban and agricultural land-management practices (riparian buffers, pesticide-free landscaping, stormwater treatment, bank stabilization) that protect water quality and habitat for salmon and steelhead in PNW watersheds. SDG 14 (life below water) + SDG 15.1 (freshwater ecosystems) + SDG 6.6. Proof: before/after photos per planting spot + species/count log + GPS Method (Salmon-Safe certification standard (Salmon-Safe Inc., Pacific Northwest, salmonsafe.org) — urban and agricultural land-management practices (riparian buffers, pesticide-free landscaping, stormwater treatment, bank stabilization) that protect water quality and habitat for salmon and steelhead in PNW watersheds. SDG 14 (life below water) + SDG 15.1 (freshwater ecosystems) + SDG 6.6.): 1. Flag planting spots along the bank at proper spacing per species, coordinating placement with garden staff; photograph each spot before, staying on dry ground. 2. Dig and plant each container native shrub/fern, forming a watering basin around it. 3. Deep-water each plant in and mulch the basin, keeping mulch clear of the stem. 4. Photograph each finished planting and log species/count to the bank map. Done when: before/after photos per planting spot + species/count log + GPS

Where

Mapes Creek at Kubota Garden's lower stroll garden, Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA 98118

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

before/after photos per planting spot + species/count log + GPS

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

Level

entry

Open until

2026-08-17

How this work is done

A documented method, so this packet comes out the same whoever does it. Typically 30–180 minutes. Method of record: Salmon-Safe urban creek/riparian bank stewardship — litter removal, hand-pulled invasive control, native riparian planting, and live-stake bank stabilization on the DRY BANK ONLY (never entering the creek channel). Salmon-Safe Inc. certification practice + King County/Adopt-A-Stream streamside restoration protocol. SDG 14 / 15.1 / 6.6. assess->clear/plant/stabilize->verify

Bring

• grabber tool + trash bags (litter removal)
• hand pruners/loppers + heavy gloves (invasive removal)
• trowel/shovel + native plant stock + mulch (riparian planting)
• mallet + dormant willow/native stake cuttings (bank stabilization)
• camera + GPS

Steps

1. 1. ASSESS: photograph the bank section as found (litter, invasive cover, bare/eroding soil) and confirm the work stays entirely on dry ground above the water line.
2. 2. Clear litter and debris by hand/grabber tool, and hand-pull or cut invasive vegetation at the root, bagging any seeded/fruiting material for off-site disposal.
3. 3. Plant native riparian species (or drive live willow/native stakes for bank stabilization where erosion is active) at proper spacing, forming a watering basin and mulching each plant.
4. 4. Deep-water each new planting from the bank with a hose or watering can, never entering the channel.
5. 5. VERIFY: photograph the finished bank section from matching vantage, log species/count/bag totals, and confirm no work crossed the water line.

If it does not match the plan

• Bank slope or water level makes dry-ground footing unsafe -> STOP, document only, do not proceed.
• Invasive removal requires herbicide to be effective -> route to a licensed applicator; hand-pulling only for this posting.
• A section shows active slope failure or exposed utility -> stop and report instead of digging/staking.

What counts as done

• Before/after photo pairs of the worked bank section
• Species/count or bag-count log for the specific practice performed
• Photo confirmation that no tool, stake, or foot crossed the water line
• Any hazardous or unknown item (drum, needle) documented, not collected

Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.