Stencil the storm drains in south Fontana so no one dumps into the creek path

Storm drains in south Fontana run toward the Santa Ana River system, and unmarked inlets collect motor oil, paint, and trash wash-off from the truck-heavy streets. A clear painted stencil — 'No Dumping, Drains to River' — is a proven, cheap way to cut casual dumping into inlets. Many drains here have no marking at all or markings worn to nothing. Standard: EPA NPDES MS4 public-outreach best practice; Santa Ana Regional Water Board stormwater program — SDG 6. Proof: Photos of each freshly stenciled drain with a count Method (EPA NPDES MS4 public-outreach best practice; Santa Ana Regional Water Board stormwater program — SDG 6.): 1. Map the unmarked or faded storm drain inlets on the assigned blocks. 2. Sweep the curb face clean beside each inlet. 3. Paint the no-dumping stencil beside the inlet using the approved template and exterior paint. 4. Clear any litter sitting on the grate by hand into a trash bag. 5. Photograph each stenciled drain with GPS and date and log the count. Done when: Photos of each freshly stenciled drain with a count

Where

Public storm drain inlets near Jurupa Ave & Poplar Ave, Fontana, CA 92337

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

Photos of each freshly stenciled drain with a count

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.