Clean up riverbank litter at the Great Falls overlook in Paterson (2026-07-20)

The Passaic River bank near the Great Falls overlook in Paterson collects trash that washes downstream after storms, visible from the popular overlook. A cleanup crew needs to bag and stage the litter for pickup. Standard: Clean Water Act / EPA watershed protection standard Proof: Photo of the cleared stretch plus a GPS tag and debris volume log. Method (Clean Water Act / EPA watershed protection standard): 1. Walk the identified stretch and photograph the litter before starting. 2. Bag or bundle the debris by type, trash, recyclables, or bulk items. 3. Stage the bagged debris at the confirmed pickup point. 4. Confirm pickup with the city or hauler. 5. Photograph the cleared stretch and log the debris volume. Done when: Photo of the cleared stretch plus a GPS tag and debris volume log.

Where

McBride Ave at the Great Falls overlook, Paterson, NJ 07501

Pay

$180 proposed

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Proof

Photo of the cleared stretch plus a GPS tag and debris volume log.

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.