Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) just released a new step-by-step guide to help communities and advocates navigate federal flood planning.
Flooding, the nation’s costliest disaster, impacts local communities on the coasts and in cities, towns and inland areas alike, and more frequent and severe weather events are prompting communities and local entities to seek lasting solutions. One way communities and entities are doing this is by collaborating with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), a federal agency leading flood risk management studies and projects. No matter the size, budget or location, the Corps offers opportunities to address flood risks in communities and helps leaders prepare ahead of disasters.
Collaborating with the Corps allows for the development of floodplain management plans, installation of grey and green infrastructure and formation of disaster response strategies, among other initiatives. And while this route may offer great opportunities to build resilience, many advocacy partners have expressed that working with the agency and navigating the planning process can be complex and confusing.
This new tool offers some peace of mind, providing an easy step-by-step guide to the federal flood planning process led by the Corps. It walks users through each step of the Corp’s federal flood planning phase, anything from requesting a feasibility study to providing public comment to seeking funding that turns a study into a real project. Overall, this guide allows users to better understand and anticipate federal flood planning and provides tips on how advocates can participate in the process to ensure a study or project best represents the needs of a community. It also incorporates helpful resources, like a FAQ, glossary and templates.
Check out EDF’s federal flood planning guide here and learn more here about how you can advocate for resilience-building solutions.
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