Stencil the storm drains that feed Compton Creek on an assigned block set

Every unmarked storm drain on Compton's residential blocks drains straight to Compton Creek and on to the Los Angeles River, and litter and washwater go down them because nothing says otherwise. A stenciled curb marker at each inlet is a proven, cheap way to cut what ends up in the creek. Standard: LA County MS4 storm-drain marking program practice; SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation). Proof: Per-inlet marker photos plus block map Method (LA County MS4 storm-drain marking program practice; SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation).): 1. Walk the assigned blocks and map every storm-drain inlet on a simple sheet. 2. Sweep the curb face beside each inlet clean and dry. 3. Position the drains-to-creek stencil and apply the marking paint or adhesive marker per the kit instructions. 4. Let each marker set and clear any masking away. 5. Photograph each finished marker close-up and its street context with date and GPS. Done when: Per-inlet marker photos plus block map

Where

Residential blocks draining to Compton Creek, near Alondra Blvd and Acacia Ave, Compton, CA 90220

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

Per-inlet marker photos plus block map

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.