Stencil the storm drains that feed Baton Rouge's bayous

North Baton Rouge's storm drains run to Monte Sano Bayou and on toward the Mississippi, carrying whatever the street gives them. A painted curb marker — 'Drains to Bayou, No Dumping' — is a proven cheap nudge that cuts oil pours and litter at the inlet. It is also a first task that gets new hands familiar with where their water actually goes. Standard: EPA storm-drain marking practice under municipal MS4 programs; SDG 6.3 (water quality). Proof: Photo of each marked inlet with GPS Method (EPA storm-drain marking practice under municipal MS4 programs; SDG 6.3 (water quality).): 1. Get the marker kit and inlet list from the city or program contact. 2. Sweep each curb inlet face clean of grit — surface only, never reaching inside. 3. Stencil or glue the marker on the curb face per the kit instructions. 4. Log each marked inlet's location. 5. Photograph each finished marker with GPS and date. Done when: Photo of each marked inlet with GPS

Where

Approved curb inlets near Winbourne Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

Pay

$160 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 each marked inlet with GPS

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 30–75 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.