Clear leaf litter and trash from the curb gutters that feed Lake Dalwigk before the rain (2026-07-19)

South Vallejo's low blocks flood first in winter storms because leaves and trash dam the curb gutters before water ever reaches an inlet. City sweepers miss parked-up blocks. A monthly rake-and-bag round on the worst gutters keeps water moving and porches dry. Standard: Municipal MS4 inlet and gutter maintenance practice; SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). Proof: Before/after gutter photos per block Method (Municipal MS4 inlet and gutter maintenance practice; SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).): 1. Walk the assigned blocks and identify gutters packed with leaves, silt, or trash. 2. Rake and shovel debris from the gutter line into bags, keeping all material out of the inlet. 3. Leave each inlet grate visible and unblocked without opening it. 4. Stage bags for green-waste or trash pickup per city rules. 5. Photograph each gutter before and after with the block sign in frame. Done when: Before/after gutter photos per block

Where

Curb gutters on residential blocks near Lemon Street and Amador Street, Vallejo, CA 94590

Pay

$152 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

Before/after gutter photos per block

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 30–75 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.