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On Tuesday evening, May 27th the Gilmer Watershed Coalition, (GWC) will meet to discuss flooding and other watershed
related issues at 6:30 in the Community Showcase located at 115 Main St. Glenville. Mr. George Settles of the West
Virginia Office of Emergency Services is scheduled to attend, as is Ed Messenger, Director of the Gilmer County Office of
Emergency Services.
The agenda will focus on development of an effective flood warning system and the effort required to perform a watershed
assessment to evaluate water quality in the river, streams and tributaries. Current issues with the warning system
development include the placement and maintenance of the existing rain gauge system to support accurate river crest
reporting, the development of a system to provide timely high water warnings to area residents, and the information required
to support the system.
GWC is currently looking for volunteers to serve as official National Weather Service trained "Rain Spotters" throughout the
Little Kanawha River region and for "High Water Watchers" on the creeks and streams in Gilmer County which feed into the
Little Kanawha River. These volunteers will provide vital information for more accurate and timely flood warnings and alerts
in
Gilmer and and downstream counties.
Other organizations or individuals that want more information or to participate in
this
project are welcome. This is an opportunity to participate in flood prevention and awareness with minimal effort, and GWC
extends an invitation to all area residents, organizations and public officials to join them in establishing the data and
communication system needed for the project.
The Gilmer Watershed Coalition was formed in 2002 at the suggestion of the Army Corps of Engineers. Information about
the
Little Kanawha River watershed and the Gilmer Watershed Coalition is available on the Internet at www.wvcottages.com/GWC/ | 
