Embracing flood-smart agriculture to reduce flood risk throughout a watershed
Farms and agricultural land cover hundreds of millions of acres across the United States, making them one of the most powerful levers for managing flooding. When farmers adopt practices that slow runoff, increase soil infiltration, and store water, they protect their own fields while serving as critical flood infrastructure for entire watersheds. But right now, […]
Across the Coalition and beyond, states advanced flood resilience in 2020
American Flood Coalition reflects on the successes of state leaders who prioritized flood resilience this year, covering accomplishments from 11 states.