Sweep the litter from the dry Sacramento River bank at Anderson River Park (2026-07-19)

Anderson River Park's long river frontage collects fishing trash, picnic litter, and flood-dropped debris on its dry banks, all of it bound for the Sacramento's salmon water with the next rise. A monthly sweep of the walkable upper bank keeps Anderson's reach clean and the park worth the visit. Standard: EPA trash-free waters practice; SDG 14 Life Below Water. Proof: Before/after photos with tally Method (EPA trash-free waters practice; SDG 14 Life Below Water.): 1. Photograph littered stretches of the assigned bank from the top of bank. 2. Collect litter from the dry upper bank and trail edges with grabbers and gloves. 3. Spool fishing line separately; bag and tally the rest. 4. Stage heavy finds at the trail for pickup and dispose of bags in park bins. 5. Photograph the cleared reach and the tally. Done when: Before/after photos with tally

Where

River frontage, Anderson River Park, Anderson, CA 96007

Pay

$180 proposed

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Proof

Before/after photos with 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.