Central West Virginia HeartHouse in Weston will host a free Let’s Learn class about floodplains on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the class runs from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., according to the flyer Mary Riley Walker shared in Lewis County, WV Announcements on Oct. 28.
Meagan Walker-Grogg and Steve Moneypenny will lead the class at 266 Main Avenue. Topics include flood hazards, watershed processes, floodplain mapping, Geographic Information Systems, ways to reduce flood risks and decisions about development in flood-prone areas.
Walker-Grogg is a West Virginia University doctoral student in geography and a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow. Her work includes West Virginia floodplain projects and helping maintain the West Virginia GIS Technical Center’s Flood Tool, according to the flyer.
Moneypenny serves as Lewis County’s floodplain manager. His work includes floodplain determinations, development permits and helping residents, contractors and government agencies reduce flood hazards when developing property.
Seating is limited. Reserve a place at givebutter.com/LetsLearnStuff. For more information, contact Central West Virginia HEART at [email protected] or 304-278-6188.