Floodplain Restoration
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Challenges / Problems Addressed
• Increased flood risks due to river channelization
• Water pollution from sediment and nutrient runoff
• Loss of wetland and riparian habitats
Impact / Success Indicators and Results
• Reduction in flood severity and property damage
• Improved water quality through sediment and nutrient retention
• Increased biodiversity and habitat restoration
• Enhanced groundwater recharge and carbon sequestration