International Commission on Irrigation & Drainage Commission Interationale des Irrigation et du Drainage



(8066) Floodplain management
A program that uses corrective and preventative measures to reduce flood and erosion damage and preserve natural habitat and wildlife resources in floodprone areas. Some of these measures include: adopting and administering floodplain regulations, resolving drainage complaint, protecting riparian habitat communities, and assuring effective maintenance and operation of flood control works.

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