Map and report the dumping sites along Calexico's canal and field edges (2026-07-18)

Calexico's canal roads and field edges collect dumped tires, appliances, and construction debris that bake in border heat and wash toward drains with the rare rain. The city and county act faster on documented, located, photographed reports than on complaints. A monthly documented survey from public roads builds the evidence file — touching nothing, recording everything. Standard: Imperial County illegal-dumping reporting channel + SDG 11.6 waste management; SDG 6 Clean Water. Proof: Per-site photo sets plus submitted report confirmation with GPS/date Method (Imperial County illegal-dumping reporting channel + SDG 11.6 waste management; SDG 6 Clean Water.): 1. Drive or walk the mapped public-road route along canal and field edges. 2. Photograph each dump site with a wide locator shot and detail shots from the road. 3. Log location, estimated volume, and visible contents at a distance. 4. Flag drums, containers, and suspect sheet material distinctly. 5. Submit the report to the county channel and record the survey with GPS and date. Done when: Per-site photo sets plus submitted report confirmation with GPS/date

Where

Public canal-edge roads, north Calexico, CA 92231

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

Per-site photo sets plus submitted report confirmation with GPS/date

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 30–60 minutes. Method of record: EPA dry-weather / AMD field screening

Bring

• GPS phone
• pH meter or strips
• conductivity meter
• ammonia + iron test kit as specified
• surfactant screen if specified
• gloves
• camera

Steps

1. 1. Navigate to the outfall/reach; record GPS; photograph it, capturing any visible flow or staining.
2. 2. Note whether flow is present in dry weather (yes/no).
3. 3. Measure and record pH, conductivity, and each specified analyte per kit instructions.
4. 4. Log any color, odor, floc, or aquatic-life observation.
5. 5. Enter all readings with units, GPS, time, and photos into the proof record; sign.

If it does not match the plan

• Dry-weather flow present with elevated conductivity/ammonia/surfactants -> flag suspected illicit discharge for the responsible agency.
• pH < 6 with visible iron floc -> tag suspected acid mine drainage; recommend metals lab panel.

What counts as done

• pH + conductivity recorded with units
• Each specified analyte recorded with a value
• Dry-weather flow present? recorded yes/no
• GPS waypoint + timestamped photo

Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.