Build a curb-cut rain garden to reduce storm flow reaching the canal (2026-07-20)

Streets in Israel-Bitumul send storm flow straight toward the canal with nothing to slow it down first. A curb-cut rain garden catches and soaks in that flow before it reaches the water. Standard: EPA Green Stormwater Infrastructure guidance Proof: Photos show a functioning curb cut directing flow into a planted, draining basin Method (EPA Green Stormwater Infrastructure guidance): 1. Mark the curb-cut location where street flow already pools 2. Cut the curb opening to direct flow into the planned basin 3. Dig and grade the basin to hold and infiltrate the diverted flow 4. Plant native, water-tolerant species in the basin 5. Test the curb cut and basin with a hose to confirm flow and infiltration Done when: Photos show a functioning curb cut directing flow into a planted, draining basin

Where

Israel-Bitumul, San Juan, PR

Pay

$500 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 show a functioning curb cut directing flow into a planted, draining basin

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

Level

intermediate

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.