Walk the flood infrastructure survey along Welch's creeks after the rains (2026-07-18)

Welch sits where three creeks meet the Tug Fork, and the floods of recent years — including the deadly February 2025 event — keep finding the same blocked culverts and debris-jammed channels. A dated photo survey of every culvert, wall, and debris jam from safe public ground is what county flood requests are built on. Standard: FEMA community flood mitigation assistance documentation practice; SDG 11 + SDG 13. Proof: Completed survey with a GPS-dated photo per point Method (FEMA community flood mitigation assistance documentation practice; SDG 11 + SDG 13.): 1. Walk the assigned creek-adjacent public route in dry weather only. 2. Photograph every culvert mouth, channel wall, and visible debris jam from the road or bank top. 3. Rate each point's blockage on the survey scale and mark it on the route map. 4. Note structures and homes immediately downstream of each blockage. 5. Submit the survey, map, and GPS-dated photos the same day. Done when: Completed survey with a GPS-dated photo per point

Where

Public roads along Elkhorn Creek and Browns Creek, Welch, WV 24801

Pay

$80 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

Completed survey with a GPS-dated photo per point

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

Level

entry

Open until

2026-10-17

How this work is done

A documented method, so this packet comes out the same whoever does it. Typically 45–90 minutes. Method of record: FEMA floodplain + green-infrastructure siting screen

Bring

• GPS phone
• tape/ruler for deposition depth
• metals field kit (if sediment screen in scope)
• boots + gloves
• camera

Steps

1. 1. Confirm post-event conditions are safe; navigate to the site; record GPS.
2. 2. Photograph deposited sediment / affected area.
3. 3. Measure deposition depth at representative points.
4. 4. If a sediment contaminant screen is in scope, run the metals field kit and record values.
5. 5. Note debris, hazards, and the extent (sketch).
6. 6. Enter depth, any analytes, hazard notes, GPS, photos into the proof record; sign.

If it does not match the plan

• Unstable ground / submerged debris / contaminated water -> document from safe footing; do not enter.
• Elevated metals in deposited sediment -> flag before any reuse; recommend lab confirm.

What counts as done

• Deposition depth recorded at representative points
• Metals screen recorded (if in scope)
• Debris/hazard note + extent sketch
• GPS waypoint + timestamped photos

Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.