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GOAL 2: Promote Appropriate Land Use Decisions to Minimize the Vulnerability of Development to Floods Recommendation Lead Agency/ Action Partner Agencies Provide technical comments and 'ecommendations on proposed state and federal egislation related to growth management. Develop guidance and criteria for mapping and Regulating mudflow/debris-flow areas. Research and support the use of conservation asements, transferable development rights, 'luster development. recreational uses, wildlife areas and open space uses as tools when 1l1dertaking mitigation initiatives. )ptimize potential state and federal funding sources to support mitigation initiatives which are Jart ofthe Colorado Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan. ~ Encourage use of watershed-based GIS maps in llture land use planning and development reVIew. ~ollaboration of storage space 111 existing reservOIrs vhere appropriate. CWCR DOLA In Progress CWCR In Progress Review CWCB guidance & criteria for traditional floodplain mapping Establish work schedule to undertake mudflow/debris-flow guidance & cri teria CGS and DEM Continue to improve mapping of mudflow/debris flow areas. Continue to identify areas of concern. DOW CWCR In Progress Gather information materials, solicit input from states with similar programs/initiatives DEM CWCR Set schedule to develop guidance document In Progress CWCR DWR Compile a current and sufficient volume of watershed-based GIS mapping information Work with USACE and local sponsors GOAL 3: Educate the Public and Government Officials and Their Staffs About Flood Hazards and Mitigation . Recommendation Lead Agency/ Action Partner Agencies Enhance the natural and beneficial fl1l1ctions of floodplains by promoting an increased awareness of wetland and habitat resources and their benefits to flood hazard mitigation. Provide flood hazard mitigation education fix entities such as local water and wastewater management onicials, local building onicials, and road and bridge onicials through state programs such as the FEMA-fl1l1ded Communi tv Assistance Program and other educational programs within state agencies such as the Division of Local Government (DLG) and the CWCR DOW CWCR DWR Gather infi.mnation materials Set schedule to develop guidance document Solicit input from states with similar initiatives CWCR DEM In progress annually Gather information materials Continue to set schedule and deliver workshops Promote the public awareness of appropriate web sites and information 50