Management of floodplains involves tradeoffs between social and economic costs and benefits that need to be weighed by each level of government and by individuals. Most measures also affect, to some degree, the natural values of the floodplain that are an important public resource. Floodplain Management Handbook Newsletters See the Newsletters page. A number of floodplain management associations and state agencies publish newsletters and most will add you to their distribution list for free or for a small subscription fee. State agencies with floodplain management responsibilities - see the links furnished on another page of the web site.
Many private firms can provide expert services and advice in floodplain management.