Walk the monthly litter sweep along Clearlake's public lakeshore (2026-07-19)

Clear Lake is the town's name, economy, and back yard, and its public shoreline collects fishing line, foam, bottles, and wrappers that end up in the water column of an already stressed lake. A monthly walked litter sweep of the public shoreline access points keeps the trash load down where people and tules meet the water. Dry-land work only — the lake's summer algal blooms are a reason to stay out of the water, not in it. Standard: Clear Lake watershed stewardship context + CalEPA nutrient-impaired waterbody status; SDG 6 Clean Water, SDG 15 Life on Land. Proof: Segment photos, sorted bags, and log with GPS/date Method (Clear Lake watershed stewardship context + CalEPA nutrient-impaired waterbody status; SDG 6 Clean Water, SDG 15 Life on Land.): 1. Walk the assigned public shoreline access segment at low-use morning hours. 2. Collect litter from the dry shoreline with grabbers into sorted bags. 3. Log notable items and any dumping too large to carry. 4. Weigh or count bags and dispose legally. 5. Photograph the swept segment and bags and record with GPS and date. Done when: Segment photos, sorted bags, and log with GPS/date

Where

Public shoreline access points, Lakeshore Dr, Clearlake, CA 95422

Pay

$184 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

Segment photos, sorted bags, and log with GPS/date

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

Level

entry

Open until

2026-08-18

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.