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1. What do floodplains do?

Floodplains:

• Maintain water quality (filter)
• Naturally store and convey flood waters
• Provide recreational and economic benefits to communities
• Recharge ground water aquifers
• Support large and diverse populations of plants and animals

2. How are floodplains managed?

Floodplains are managed by:

• Building Codes
• Floodplain Management Ordinance
• Local, State and Federal Regulations
• Zoning Ordinances