Clear the trash from Gibson Creek's open banks through downtown Ukiah (2026-07-19)

Gibson Creek threads through downtown Ukiah mostly unseen, collecting shopping carts, bottles, and camp debris where it runs open, then delivering whatever floats to the Russian River. A monthly sweep of the open, walkable reaches keeps the creek an asset instead of a gutter. Standard: Russian Riverkeeper cleanup practice + EPA trash-free waters; SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation. Proof: Before/after photos with haul tally Method (Russian Riverkeeper cleanup practice + EPA trash-free waters; SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation.): 1. Walk the assigned open reach and photograph litter concentrations from the top of bank. 2. Collect litter from dry, gently sloped banks only with grabbers and gloves. 3. Bag and tally items; stage carts and heavy finds at the street for pickup. 4. Photograph and report any active camp respectfully to the county's outreach line rather than disturbing it. 5. Photograph the cleared reach and the staged haul. Done when: Before/after photos with haul tally

Where

Open creek reaches near McPeak Street and Clay Street, Ukiah, CA 95482

Pay

$180 proposed

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Proof

Before/after photos with haul 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.