Clear litter from the Bagmati River ghat steps and public path near Teku

The weekly volunteer-driven Bagmati Clean-up Campaign has run since 2013, and litter still collects fast along the ghat steps and public path between organized cleanups. Clearing visible litter from the dry ghat and path, without entering the river, keeps that momentum going. Standard: UNEP freshwater ecosystem guidance + SDG 6.6 water-related ecosystems. Proof: Before/after photo of the cleared ghat and path Method (UNEP freshwater ecosystem guidance + SDG 6.6 water-related ecosystems.): 1. Walk the ghat steps and public path, photographing the litter condition before starting. 2. Clear visible litter and debris from the dry steps and path by hand, without entering the river. 3. Bag the collected litter for the municipal collection point. 4. Photograph the cleared area with GPS and date as proof. Done when: Before/after photo of the cleared ghat and path

Where

Bagmati River public ghat path, Teku, Kathmandu 44600

Pay

$160 proposed

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Proof

Before/after photo of the cleared ghat and path

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.