Plant native riparian vegetation at a stable dry Bagmati River edge in Thapathali

Following the riverbank condition record, this step restores native riparian vegetation at a stable, dry edge to help filter runoff and stabilize the bank as part of Kathmandu's broader Bagmati restoration effort, working entirely from dry ground. Standard: UNEP freshwater ecosystem guidance + SDG 6.6 water-related ecosystems. Proof: Photo of planted seedlings at the marked stable edge Method (UNEP freshwater ecosystem guidance + SDG 6.6 water-related ecosystems.): 1. Confirm the planting site with any local Bagmati restoration host contact. 2. Dig small planting holes by hand at the marked stable edge only. 3. Plant native riparian seedlings at recommended spacing. 4. Water the new seedlings using a container carried from the path. 5. Photograph the finished planting with GPS and date as proof. Done when: Photo of planted seedlings at the marked stable edge

Where

Bagmati River stable dry edge, Thapathali, Kathmandu 44600

Pay

$220 proposed

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Proof

Photo of planted seedlings at the marked stable edge

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

Level

intermediate

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.