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<br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br /> <br /> <br />Stream flooding remains the greatest hazard to life and property in Co'orado, Today, flood-prone areas <br />have been identified in 268 cities and towns and in all of the 63 counties in Colorado, As many as <br />250,000 people are estimated to reside in Colorado's 1 DO-year floodplains, with property valued at more <br />than $16,5 billion, <br /> <br />Aood Protection Measures Can Include: <br />I Structural Measures <br />Levee Systems <br />Detention and flood Storage <br />Structurai floodproofing <br />Channel Conveyance Systems <br />Designed Open Space and Wetland Areas <br />I Nonstructural Measures <br />Flood Insurance Coverage <br />floodproofing <br />Natural Open Space Areas <br />Preservation of Wetlands <br />Land and Property Acquisition <br />Building Codes and floodplain Regulations <br /> <br />Stream Rehabilitation <br />Many streams throughout Colorado are experiencing erosion from natural processes and human activities <br />and practices, Stream bank erosion and channe' degradation can harm fish habitat, destroy agricultural <br />land and damage private property, Rehabilitation measures are needed to stabilize threatened stream <br />corridors, preserve the natural resources and functions of floodplain areas, and increase flood capacity. <br /> <br />Stream Rehabllllation Measures Can Include: <br />I Channel Stabilization Measures <br />I Riparian Habitat Improvements <br />I Wetland Area Enhancement <br />I Eroded Stream banks Repair <br />, Open Space Preservation <br /> <br />Section VI - 6 <br />