Log tidal high-water marks along Deep Creek Boulevard in Truxtun (2026-07-20)

Truxtun, a historic Portsmouth neighborhood built for Black shipyard workers, sees tidal high-water rise onto Deep Creek Boulevard on a regular basis, and a public photo log helps track where it is worst. Standard: FEMA Community Rating System, local stormwater mitigation activity Proof: Dated photos of tidal high-water marks plus a written observation log. Method (FEMA Community Rating System, local stormwater mitigation activity): 1. From the public sidewalk or street at Deep Creek Boulevard, Truxtun, Portsmouth, VA, note the date, time, and tide stage if known. 2. Photograph any visible tidal high-water marks on curbs, poles, or building foundations. 3. Log the approximate extent of standing water on the public right-of-way, without entering it. 4. Note the location of the nearest storm drain and its condition from the sidewalk. 5. Submit the photos and log for the neighborhood's tidal high-water record. Done when: Dated photos of tidal high-water marks plus a written observation log.

Where

Deep Creek Boulevard, Truxtun, Portsmouth, VA

Pay

$180 proposed

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Proof

Dated photos of tidal high-water marks plus a written observation log.

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Level

entry

Open until

2026-08-19

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.