Nature-Based Solutions Tool

Flood Resilience Checklist

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

This checklist includes overall strategies to improve flood resilience as well as specific strategies to conserve land and discourage development in river corridors; to protect people, businesses, and facilities in vulnerable settlements; to direct development to safer areas; and to implement and coordinate stormwater management practices throughout the whole watershed.

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Audience

communities, local government departments such as community planning, public works, and emergency services; elected and appointed local officials; and other community organizations and nonprofits

Expertise Required

Low

Geography

State - Vermont, but broadly applicable

Relevant Phases

Design

Tool Type

Informational Resources

Last Updated

2014