Keep the weekly dust and odor log for Niland near the shrinking Salton Sea (2026-07-18)

Niland sits close to the Salton Sea's receding shoreline, where exposed lakebed sends fine dust inland on the wind and childhood asthma rates run among California's highest. A weekly photographed log of dust events, visibility, and odor from town streets builds the local record that state Salton Sea programs rely on. Standard: CARB and Imperial County APCD Salton Sea dust monitoring context — SDG 3. Proof: Weekly dust log with photos Method (CARB and Imperial County APCD Salton Sea dust monitoring context — SDG 3.): 1. Observe from the same public points in town weekly and during wind events. 2. Photograph visibility toward the sea, dust plumes, and sky conditions. 3. Log wind, odor, and any dust-fall on surfaces. 4. Upload photos and the log with GPS and date. Done when: Weekly dust log with photos

Where

Public streets near Main St and 1st Ave, Niland, CA 92257

Pay

$80 proposed

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Proof

Weekly dust log with photos

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Level

entry

Open until

2026-07-25

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 NAAQS community ambient-air screening (PM2.5)

Bring

• calibrated PM2.5 monitor
• GPS phone
• wind/weather note source
• hi-vis vest
• camera

Steps

1. 1. Choose >=3 points (near-source/roadside, mid, background); record GPS at each; stay off the roadway.
2. 2. Photograph each monitoring location.
3. 3. Log PM2.5 (ug/m3) at each point over a comparable peak period.
4. 4. Record wind direction, time, and nearby source activity (e.g., truck traffic).
5. 5. Compare readings to the NAAQS reference.
6. 6. Enter the PM2.5 logs, wind/time, source note, GPS, photos into the proof record; sign.

If it does not match the plan

• Roadside work near heavy traffic -> stay off travel lanes; hi-vis at all times.
• Near-source PM2.5 well above background and NAAQS -> flag an environmental-justice exposure concern.

What counts as done

• PM2.5 logged at >=3 points (near-source / mid / background)
• Wind direction + time recorded
• Source-activity observation recorded
• GPS waypoints + location photos

Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.