Record the Yamuna floodplain edge condition near ITO from the public path (2026-07-18)

The Yamuna floodplain through central Delhi carries heavy pollution loads and encroachment pressure, and its edge condition is poorly tracked block by block. A standing record of litter, encroachment, and vegetation loss along the public embankment path helps target real cleanup and restoration funding. This is a photo-and-notes record only — the river and floodplain mud are contaminated and off-limits for contact. Standard: UNEP freshwater ecosystem guidance + SDG 6.6 water-related ecosystems. Proof: Photo + GPS + written condition log from the public path only Method (UNEP freshwater ecosystem guidance + SDG 6.6 water-related ecosystems.): 1. Walk only the paved public embankment path — never step onto the floodplain mud or into the river. 2. Photograph the floodplain edge in four directions, noting litter density, encroachment, and any dead vegetation. 3. Record GPS coordinates, date, and a short written description of what you observed. 4. Note any storm-drain outfalls or visible discharge points without approaching them. 5. Submit the photos, GPS log, and written notes as your proof — do not touch, enter, or sample the river or floodplain. Done when: Photo + GPS + written condition log from the public path only

Where

Yamuna floodplain public path near ITO Barrage, New Delhi, Delhi 110002

Pay

$80 proposed

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Proof

Photo + GPS + written condition log from the public path only

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.