Drainage systems are often crucial components to larger floodplain management systems. This activity awards credits for maintaining drainage systems so that they function optimally.

Holistic community outreach is an important part of raising awareness about flood hazards. This activity awards points to communities that invest in local information programs.

Accurate flood hazard mapping is an important first step in creating a robust flood management system.

Preserving your floodplain as open space by limiting development is one of the most impactful activities that your community can undertake. As such, a large number of credits are awarded through the CRS for these elements.

Many floodplain management functions rely on up-to-date and accurate data. In this activity, communities are awarded credits for taking steps to maintain data continuity and to encourage data accessibility.