Sweep the litter you can reach from the public path along the Dominguez Channel in Carson (2026-07-19)

The Dominguez Channel's banks through Carson collect windblown trash that the next flow carries to the Port of Los Angeles. A monthly sweep of everything reachable from the public path and top-of-bank — without ever entering the channel — keeps a reach visibly cleaner and the tally builds the watershed's trash record. Standard: Dominguez Channel watershed trash reduction goals; SDG 14 (Life Below Water). Proof: Before/after fixed-point photos plus bag tally Method (Dominguez Channel watershed trash reduction goals; SDG 14 (Life Below Water).): 1. Photograph the assigned reach from three fixed points before starting. 2. Collect all litter reachable from the path and top-of-bank with a grabber, bagging trash and recycling separately. 3. Tally bags and note any large or hazardous items for agency pickup — do not touch those. 4. Stage bags at the agreed collection point. 5. Photograph the same three points after, plus the tally, with date and GPS. Done when: Before/after fixed-point photos plus bag tally

Where

Public path reach along the Dominguez Channel near Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA 90746

Pay

$200 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 fixed-point photos plus bag tally

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

Level

entry

Open until

2026-08-19

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.