Reduce risk and economic impacts from floods and other natural disasters within the Little Colorado River Watershed. Flood disasters, though infrequent, can be devastating to small communities. County floodplain managers realize structural controls, such as levees, are only part of the flood mitigation strategy. Improved land use practices help to reduce stream sediment loading and flash flooding. Communities are encouraged to continue identifying flood-prone areas and restricting new developments in floodplains.
Wildfires are another natural event that can be managed to restore forest health.
This goal stresses the importance of taking actions to minimize the potential for loss of life and damage to property from natural disaster. Increase the proper functioning characteristics of the Little Colorado River system. Man has caused immense change to the Little Colorado River and its tributaries. Channelization, diversions, introduction of invasive plant species and loss of streamside habitat have altered stream function and the capability to effectively transport sediment to the Colorado River. The LCR-MOM will facilitate local strategies and projects that restore stream form and function.