**Handout 20.1**

**Floodplain Management Mitigation Programs:**

As part of the exercise, the team will be expected to incorporate into
their discussion FEMA 372 (2001) referenced federal programs that have
mitigation potential. To build on the most recent information, the
students are advised to use the internet to update program materials.
The following are just some of the programs that have mitigation
potential.

**FEDERAL**

[CLEAN WATER ACT]{.underline} \-- 33USC1251 et seq.

[SECTION 404]{.underline} - Deposit dredged and fill material in
wetlands

> FOCUS ON WETLANDS \-- areas in transition between land and water;
> hydric soils; periodically inundated; and support hydric vegetation;
>
> Work with the Corps of Engineers and encourage them to select projects
> that not only satisfy the wetlands mitigation requirements but will
> help reduce flood damages. Possible projects may buffer wave action
> from storms or protect levees from erosion.

[SECTION 319]{.underline} - Nonpoint Source Pollution

> Demonstration projects and programs addressing diffuse sources of
> pollution
>
> May be applied to Agriculture, Silviculture, and Urban issues.
>
> Work with the state agency and EPA and encourage them to select
> projects that not only reduce pollution from nonpoint sources but also
> help reduce flood damages. Created wetlands that filter upland runoff
> can also store storm water.

[ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT]{.underline} \-- 16USC1531 - 1544

MUST CONSIDER IN PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

CANNOT ADVERSELY AFFECT AREAS

Ex. Eagle nest \-- stay away 2500 ft

> perhaps also avoid during nesting season.
>
> Work with agencies so that buffer zones include wetlands or other
> areas that can store storm water.
>
> Listed species of salmon. Cannot impair their habitat which may
> include riparian areas outside of the channel.

[FOOD SECURITY ACT]{.underline} \-- 16USC3821 - 3824

> CONSOLIDATED FARM SERVICE AGENCY administers CONSERVATION RESERVE
> PROGRAM (CRP) for conserving and improving natural resources such as
> wetlands, waterfowl habitat, filter strips or riparian buffers.
> Wetlands are excellent storage areas of flood waters.

[EXECUTIVE ORDER 11988]{.underline} (FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT)

> Federal programs and projects must consider consequences of flooding
> when undertaking projects.

[EXECUTIVE ORDER 11990]{.underline} (PROTECTION OF WETLANDS)

> Federal programs and projects should avoid destruction or adversely
> affecting wetlands.

[NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT OF 1966]{.underline} \-- 16USC470

Protection of archaeological, historic, national register sites.

INCENTIVE/PLANNING

[SMALL WATERSHED PROTECTION]{.underline} \-- 16USC1001 - 1009

> PL 566 provides technical assistance for planning and implementing
> plans for the protection, development and utilization of land and
> water resources in small watersheds (watersheds of less than 250,000
> ac). FEMA programs may be used to rehabilitate structures damaged by
> storms.

[WATER BANK]{.underline} \-- 16USC1301 - 1311

> NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE pays landowners to set aside
> wetlands for a specified period of time.

[WETLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM (WRP)]{.underline} \-- 16USC3837A - 3837I

> NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE program to restore and protect
> farmed wetlands, prior converted wetlands, wetlands farmed under
> natural condition, riparian areas, and eligible buffer areas through
> permanent or long-term agreements.

**STATE**

REGULATORY

[CLEAN WATER ACT]{.underline} \-- 33USC1341

SECTION 401 - Water Quality Certification

State certifies that project meets water quality criteria.

[SCENIC STREAMS]{.underline} \--

State regulates uses and activities associated with scenic streams.

[STATE SANITARY CODE]{.underline}

State regulates sewage disposal for large facilities and septic systems.

[PARKS AND RECREATION]{.underline}

> State creates and maintains parks and recreation areas which may also
> provide open space for storm water detention.

[FISH AND WILDLIFE REFUGES AND MANAGEMENT AREAS]{.underline}

> State creates and maintains refuges and management areas. Ponds and
> wetlands provide storage for storm water.