Option from Plan

Plant dense vegetation along riparian corridors to create a buffer from intensely flowing waters during floods.

Details

Hazards

Flooding – Coastal

Flooding – General

Assets

Urban Landscape and Tree Canopy

Water Infrastructure – Wastewater

Natural Areas and Wildlife

Focus of action

Nature-based solutions, Green Infrastructure

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