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<br /> <br />Multi-Objective River Corridor Man&gement? <br /> <br />1 The objectives of floodplain . <br /> <br />man'agement have been broadened <br /> <br /> <br />to recognize the need to protect natural <br /> <br /> <br />flOOdplain values as well as reduce flood <br /> <br />losses. <br /> <br />2 The public desires more in- <br />volvement in making decisions <br /> <br />,about projects which affect them and <br /> <br />their communities. <br /> <br />3 Rivers in urban areas, often as- <br />sociated with historic a~d cultural <br />features, are increasingly seen as <br /> <br />the foundation for community <br />revitalization efforts. <br /> <br />4 There is, renewed interest in rec- <br />reationa!' opportunities associated <br />'with rivers in metropolitan areas. <br /> <br />5 Changing sources of funding for <br /> <br />flood control projects require <br /> <br /> <br />that projects meet a broader range <br /> <br /> <br />of objectives. <br /> <br />6 An increasing number of designs <br />for flood protection projects are <br />based on the workings of natural <br />hydrologic systems. ' <br />, <br /> <br />A key feature" essential to the success of <br />these projects, is 'the development of <br />cooperative public and private partner- <br />ships. Different projects have different <br />supporters; incorporating multiple objec- <br />tives into, the planning process results in <br />a broad base of support. These <br />partnerships typically involve federal, <br />sta~e and local government; landowners; <br />businesses; conservationists; and <br />recreationists. <br /> <br />iii <br /> <br />Not only do these partnerships ensure <br />that a broad range of interests are <br />addressed in planning, but they also <br />bring in funding, expertise, and ,other <br />critical resources. Ultimately, part- <br />nerships bring the public support <br />necessary for long-term success. <br /> <br />The importance of river corridors <br /> <br /> <br />warrants a well thought out and bal- <br /> <br /> <br />anced management approach. The <br /> <br /> <br />projects discussed in this casebook <br /> <br /> <br />have several common elements. <br /> <br />Among their multiple ,objectives, most <br />of the projects s~are an emphasis on <br />flood hazard protection. Other ob- <br />" <br /> <br />jectives, addressed by one or several <br />of the projects, include, improving <br />recreation opportunities, enhancing <br />fish and wildlife habitat, and en- <br />couraging compatible, economic devel- <br />opment. Projects also aim to <br />