Build a rain garden on Woodland's Yolo Bypass-edge blocks to soak up storm runoff (2026-07-19)

The blocks closest to the Yolo Bypass on Woodland's east side send storm runoff straight to already-strained drains every winter. A shallow rain garden planted with native, water-tolerant plants catches that first flush before it reaches the pipe. Standard: EPA green infrastructure rain garden method + SDG 11 Proof: Photo of finished rain garden with plantings Method (EPA green infrastructure rain garden method + SDG 11): 1. Choose a low spot in the yard at least 10 feet from the foundation. 2. Dig a shallow basin roughly 6 inches deep, sloped toward the low point. 3. Line the basin edge with mulch or river rock to slow incoming flow. 4. Plant native, water-tolerant grasses and perennials in the basin. 5. Water the new plantings in thoroughly. 6. Photograph the finished rain garden from two angles. Done when: Photo of finished rain garden with plantings

Where

Yolo Bypass-edge residential lot, Woodland, CA 95776

Pay

$200 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 finished rain garden with plantings

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

Level

entry

Open until

2026-10-19

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.