Plant native riparian growth along Watsonville Slough

Once a stretch of Watsonville Slough has invasive growth cleared, the open bank needs native roots back in the ground quickly or the invasive growth simply returns. Planting native sedge and willow stakes along the cleared edge holds the bank and restores habitat for the birds the slough is known for. Standard: California Native Plant Society riparian-planting practice; watershed-health restoration — SDG 15. Proof: Photo of the planted native growth along the cleared stretch Method (California Native Plant Society riparian-planting practice; watershed-health restoration — SDG 15.): 1. Confirm the planting site is the cleared stretch from the removal work. 2. Dig small planting holes by hand for each native start. 3. Set native sedge and willow stakes at the recommended spacing. 4. Water each new planting in well. 5. Photograph the planted stretch with GPS and date. Done when: Photo of the planted native growth along the cleared stretch

Where

Public trail edge near Watsonville Slough, Watsonville, CA 95076

Pay

$200 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

Photo of the planted native growth along the cleared stretch

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

Level

entry

Open until

2026-09-03

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.