Install rain barrels on the downspouts of Bethel AME Church

Bethel's big sanctuary roof sheds thousands of gallons into Baltimore's overloaded storm system every rain, while the church's front beds and tree pits go dry between volunteer waterings. Barrels on the accessible downspouts close both gaps and cap the congregation's stewardship series. Standard: Blue Water Baltimore rain barrel practice + EPA green infrastructure; SDG 6. Proof: Photos of each installed barrel, diverter, and overflow path Method (Blue Water Baltimore rain barrel practice + EPA green infrastructure; SDG 6.): 1. Confirm the steward-approved downspouts and set level paver bases. 2. Cut each downspout to height and fit the diverter into the barrel inlet. 3. Attach overflow hoses aimed away from the foundation toward planted ground. 4. Fill-test the connections for leaks. 5. Photograph each installed barrel and overflow path with GPS and date. Done when: Photos of each installed barrel, diverter, and overflow path

Where

Bethel AME Church, 1300 Druid Hill Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217

Pay

$80 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

Photos of each installed barrel, diverter, and overflow path

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

Level

entry

Open until

2026-09-01

How this work is done

A documented method, so this packet comes out the same whoever does it. Typically 30–75 minutes. Method of record: EPA green-infrastructure inspection (bioretention / bioswale / permeable pavement function + maintenance)

Bring

• measuring tape
• GPS phone
• camera
• trowel / probe
• data sheet
• gloves

Steps

1. 1. Locate the GI asset; record GPS; identify the type (rain garden / bioswale / permeable pavement / tree filter).
2. 2. Photograph the asset, its inlet, and its outlet/overflow.
3. 3. Check the inlet and outlet for blockage (sediment, trash, mulch) and note whether flow can enter/leave freely.
4. 4. Check for standing water and estimate whether it drains within the design window (typically <24-48h after rain); probe media if dry.
5. 5. Assess vegetation/media condition and estimate sediment/trash accumulation depth.
6. 6. Note erosion, bypass, or structural damage and list the maintenance needed.
7. 7. Enter asset type, condition, inlet/outlet status, drainage observation, sediment level, maintenance needs, GPS, photos; sign.

If it does not match the plan

• Standing water persists > 48h after rain -> flag failed infiltration (clogged media) for rehab.
• Inlet or outlet blocked -> flag for cleaning; the asset isn't capturing runoff.
• Erosion, undercutting, or flow bypassing the asset -> flag for repair.
• Documentation only — no digging out media or altering structures.

What counts as done

• Asset type + overall condition recorded
• Inlet + outlet clear/blocked status recorded
• Standing-water / infiltration observation recorded
• Sediment/trash level + maintenance recommendations + GPS + photos

Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.