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Flood Resilience Benefits LAND USE A AGRICULTURE 偷 DEVELOPED LANDS NATURAL RESOURCES PROJECT OBJECTIVES Reduces pollution by slowing/controlling rain/snowmelt runoff and soil erosion from farm production areas and farm fields Reduces pollution by slowing/controlling rain/snowmelt runoff from developed lands, such as parking lots, sidewalks, and rooftops Reduces pollution by restoring functions of "natural infrastructure"-river channels, floodplains, lakeshores, wetlands, and forests EXAMPLE PROJECT IMAGES PROJECT BENEFITS Cost-effective Supports agricultural economy Improves soil health May enhance aesthetic appeal Publicly visible educational opportunity Adds green space in residential and commercial areas FEATURED FLOOD RESILIENCE BENEFITS Cover crops and no-till practices increase soil health which captures more rain and keeps water out of flooding streams Projects lower the volume and speed of rain/snowmelt runoff from the landscape, which reduces flash flooding during heavy rainfall events Cost-effective Improves habitat Enhances recreation May improve public access Floodplains and wetlands help to slow down and absorb flood waters, reducing flood hazards downstream Natural lakeshores are more resilient to erosion during severe weather and flood events ROADS Reduces pollution by slowing/controlling rain/snowmelt runoff and erosion from roads Cost-effective Reduces future road maintenance costs Improves public safety Improved road drainage and erosion prevention makes our transportation networks more resilient to erosion during heavy rainfall events and flooding WASTEWATER Reduces pollution by improving wastewater treatment infrastructure Protects public health and safety Relocating infrastructure out of flood- prone areas improves community flood resilience Improving infrastructure reduces likelihood of sewer overflows during heavy rainfall events VERMONT

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