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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 2. Communities are keenly interested in addressing floodplain and stream corridor management issues. However, they do not believe they can afford the cost of such activities on their own, Repeated efforts by some communities to obtain funding through property taxes have been defeated, Therefore, another source of funding, such as the statewide revolving fund loan is needed. 3, Development within floodplains has occurred wrthout consideration of the effects on floodplain natural resources functions, There must be a balance between a need for man's activities in the floodplain and the tremendous benefits to be gained from maintaining naturally functioning floodplains, Multi-objective management is the key, 4, ~ , '-" I' 5, '. 6, A statewide model stormwater criteria manual would be of benefit in assisting local government officials and developers to devise viable mitigation measures, Balancing future development with the natural function of the floOdplain will reduce loss of nature floodplain values and annual flood damages, With Colorado's expanding economic and rapid growth, there is need to expand the state's on'going program for floodplain mapping, Rivers are dynamic features of the earth's surface that change over time. A basic understanding of the physical processes responsible for river form is needed to effectively work within the river environment. A classification system for Colorado's streams and floodplains will assist with understanding the physical characteristics of the state's water courses and storm runoff channels, RECOMMENDATIONS --- Facilitate LocaVAeglonal Multl'Dbjectfve Bas'n Planning - Planning Assistance Recommendations -- . Support LocaVAeglonal River Rehabllllatlon ProJec1s - ----. ;lIltate Local Planning Section VlII . 2