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State Authorities Federal Financing Local Authorities Private Property Rights State Technical Capability I I I , I Private Financing Federal Authorities Local Financing State Financing Private Technical Capability The capabilities must often be management. and authorities of private parties and all levels of government combined to carry out a comprehensive plan for floodplain Local Role Local governments have the key role in floodplain management, particu- larly along smaller streams and at locations where structural alternatives are not used. They are the government closest to the problem and, for most programs, the government most capable of providing day-to-day operation. The principal roles of local government are: . Selecting objectives floodplains the specific goals and to be served by managing in their jurisdiction. . Controlling land use when authorized or mandated by the state to do so. . Providing information and technical assistance to private parties concern- ing floodplain development and use. . Financing and implementing small projects. . Operating the selected floodplain ~ management program on a day-to-day basis. Unfortunately, local governments are often not adequately equipped either technically or financially for carrying out many floodplain management measures. In addition, local interest in floodplain management is often overshadowed by the desire for growth and improvement of the tax base, and by political pressure from those wishing to develop floodplain lands. Public education and involvement is therefore very important as a means of gaining community support for floodplain manage- ment measures and programs. 'I' 28