Clear a mapped household dump site in Mead Valley before the next storm moves it (2026-07-19)

Dump piles in Mead Valley's shoulders and shallow drainages become watershed pollution the first time a storm cell hits — soaked mattresses and trash bags break up and wash toward the San Jacinto River system. Clearing a mapped site while it's dry, and proving disposal, is direct watershed protection with a shovel and a truck. Standard: CalRecycle dumping abatement; Santa Ana Regional Water Board watershed protection — SDG 6, SDG 11. Proof: Before-and-after photos plus the disposal receipt Method (CalRecycle dumping abatement; Santa Ana Regional Water Board watershed protection — SDG 6, SDG 11.): 1. Photograph the mapped site as found. 2. Bag and load household debris with a partner, working from the drainage edge outward. 3. Leave suspected chemicals, drums, tires in bulk, or asbestos sheet flagged for a credentialed crew. 4. Haul to legal disposal and keep the receipt. 5. Photograph the cleared site with GPS and date and attach the receipt. Done when: Before-and-after photos plus the disposal receipt

Where

Mapped dump site on public shoulder near Rider St & Barrett Ave, Mead Valley, CA 92570

Pay

$320 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-and-after photos plus the disposal receipt

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

Level

intermediate

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.