Walk the flood infrastructure survey along the North Fork in Whitesburg, Kentucky (2026-07-18)

The July 2022 flood put the North Fork of the Kentucky River through downtown Whitesburg and killed dozens across eastern Kentucky, and the channels and culverts that failed are still the ones that will fail next. A quarterly dated photo survey from safe public ground keeps the county's mitigation list honest. Standard: FEMA hazard mitigation documentation practice + KY Division of Water; SDG 11 + SDG 13. Proof: Completed survey with a GPS-dated photo per point Method (FEMA hazard mitigation documentation practice + KY Division of Water; SDG 11 + SDG 13.): 1. Walk the assigned public route along the river and its feeder branches in dry weather only. 2. Photograph every culvert mouth, bank scar, and debris jam from road or bank top. 3. Rate blockage and bank condition per point on the survey scale. 4. Note homes and buildings immediately downstream of each concern. 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 the North Fork Kentucky River, Whitesburg, KY 41858

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.