Sweep the litter you can reach from the public path along the LA River in Canoga Park (2026-07-19)

The Los Angeles River's first greenway miles through Canoga Park collect the litter that will otherwise ride fifty miles of channel to the ocean. A monthly sweep of everything reachable from the public path and top-of-bank — never entering the channel — keeps the river's headwater reach clean at the cheapest possible point. Standard: LA River trash reduction (TMDL) goals; SDG 14 (Life Below Water). Proof: Before/after fixed-point photos plus bag tally Method (LA River trash reduction (TMDL) goals; SDG 14 (Life Below Water).): 1. Photograph the assigned reach from three fixed points on the path. 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 large or hazardous items for city 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 river path reach near Vanowen St, Canoga Park, CA 91303

Pay

$200 proposed

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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.