Sweep the litter from the Sacramento River bank at Red Bluff's River Park (2026-07-20)

The Sacramento River at Red Bluff carries everything the park bank collects — bottles, foam, line, and camp debris — downstream toward salmon reaches and every town below. The dry upper bank at River Park is public, walkable, and rarely swept. A monthly sweep keeps Red Bluff's stretch from being a source. Standard: EPA trash-free waters practice; SDG 14 Life Below Water. Proof: Before/after photos with haul tally Method (EPA trash-free waters practice; SDG 14 Life Below Water.): 1. Photograph littered areas of the assigned bank reach from the top of bank. 2. Collect litter from the dry upper bank and lawn edges with grabbers and gloves, staying well back from the water. 3. Spool fishing line separately; bag and tally everything else. 4. Stage heavy finds at the park path for pickup. 5. Photograph the cleared reach and the haul with the tally. Done when: Before/after photos with haul tally

Where

River Park bank reach, Sacramento River, Red Bluff, CA 96080

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.