Plant a native buffer strip on the confirmed dry, gentle canyon terrace

Once a survey has flagged which canyon-floor sections are dry, gentle-grade, and safe, the next step is putting native buffer plants in the ground to hold soil and filter runoff before it reaches the Tijuana River Estuary. This intermediate planting work happens only on sections already confirmed stable and dry by the survey crew. It builds directly on the documented survey. Standard: UNEP watershed restoration guidance; SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) Proof: Photo of the planted buffer strip on the confirmed dry terrace Method (UNEP watershed restoration guidance; SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)): 1. Confirm the section was flagged dry and gentle-grade by the prior survey. 2. Clear loose debris from the planting line by hand. 3. Dig shallow holes and set native riparian plants at nursery depth. 4. Backfill, firm the soil, and water each plant in. 5. Photograph the finished buffer line and record the planting date. Done when: Photo of the planted buffer strip on the confirmed dry terrace

Where

Confirmed dry terrace, Los Laureles Canyon floor, Tijuana, Baja California 22203

Pay

$300 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 buffer strip on the confirmed dry terrace

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

Level

intermediate

Open until

2026-09-18

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.