Go with the Flow project collecting data to help Richmond flood planning

Central Virginia marked the first day of spring with a downpour — and the start of a citizen science project to find what parts of Richmond flood most often.

Sheri Shannon — co-founder of urban greening nonprofit Southside ReLeaf, which is running the Go with the Flow project — said city residents can and do report flooding problems with the city’s 311 service.

“The reality is not everyone's going to utilize 311,” Shannon said. “So, to simplify that process, we're like, let's utilize the power of our neighbors.”