Manage for highly-functioning riparian areas that can absorb and slowly release the flow of water off the landscape

Approach

Tactics

Preserve riparian area functionality through terms and conditions of permitted activities, and utilize best management practices for federal actions.
Implement active stream channel and riparian area restoration (e.g., natural channel design, log structures, reconnecting floodplains), or passive restoration (e.g., appropriate management of beaver populations).
Design new infrastructure and rebuild existing infrastructure to accommodate flooding (e.g., place or relocate infrastructure outside of riparian areas; design stream crossings to minimize restriction of flow above bankfull; and minimize impervious surfaces).

Sensitivity

• Changes in type and amount of precipitation will lead to changes in timing of water availability.

Strategy

Sustain fundamental physical and ecological functions; Maintain and enhance hydrologic processes