Floods are more than just hazards. It is more constructive to think of floods as a natural process of rivers that provide both risk and opportunity. This allows us to think of managing floodwater for our benefit. To maximize these benefits, we need to understand resiliency and maintain it in our riverine systems. In addition to understanding physical, chemical, and biological systems, we must also be able to assess our societal capabilities. Three important federal actors in flood control are the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the National Flood Insurance Program. The National Marine Fisheries Service, through a recent biological opinion, may be a new participant in floodplain management programs. The No Adverse Impact initiative, from the Association of State Floodplain Managers, calls for new approaches to flood management.
Floodplain Management
A New Approach for a New Era
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