Manage for highly-functioning riparian areas that can absorb and slowly release the flow of water off the landscape

Tactics

Preserve riparian area functionality through terms and conditions of permitted activities
and utilize best management practices for federal actions.
Implement active stream channel and riparian area restoration (e.g.
natural channel design
log structures
reconnecting floodplains)
or passive restoration (e.g.
appropriate management of beaver populations
reduction or removal of activities that are
Design new infrastructure and rebuild existing infrastructure to accommodate flooding (e.g.
place or relocate infrastructure outside of riparian areas; design stream crossings to minimize restriction of flow above bankfull; and minimize impervious surfac