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absorb no rainfall, so runoff is greater and takes place faster. If the drainage system of a downstream subdivision is not adequate, a torrent water can create a flood, sometimes after only moderately heavy rains.
Community leaders often fear that denying intense development on a convenient floodplain will give their locality a reputation of slowing down normal economic growth and discouraging new industry and business.
But undeveloped floodplains are not lost to the community. They can provide longterm benefits and perform natural functions in water management and landuse that cannot be duplicated by man. no matter the cost. For example, agriculture is a basic use of floodplains. Most farmers have long known the value and limitations of floodplains for pastures or growing crops. Parks, field sports areas, hiking paths and other recreational facilities necessary to an albround attractive community are acceptable on flood-prone land.
Floodplains provide greenbelts. open space, and natural areas. In urban areas, they are often all that remain of the natural world. Undeveloped floodplains also benefit wildlife by offering refuge to various species of fish, birds, and mammals. Using floodplains for parks and greenbelts adds to the attractiveness of a community and actually helps contribute to a stable tax base.
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