Floodplains by Design

Reducing risk, restoring rivers.

Vision

We envision a future in which partnerships, policies and practice collectively encourage integrated management of Washington’s floodplains, leading to strong community relationships, healthy salmon runs, vibrant agriculture and infrastructure out of harm’s way.

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Network

Communities in Action

Resources

Participate

Vision

We envision a future in which partnerships, policies and practice collectively encourage integrated management of Washington’s floodplains, leading to strong community relationships, healthy salmon runs, vibrant agriculture and infrastructure out of harm’s way.

What is Floodplains by Design?

Floodplains by Design works to reduce flood risk, restore habitat, improve water quality, support agriculture and enhance recreation along Washington’s rivers. By transforming how floodplains are managed on a landscape scale, Floodplains by Design supports thriving communities and a healthy environment. The heart of this approach is the idea that the most complex problems are solved by helping people work together. Trust is built through structured conversations that give voice to the values of each interest group, and coordinating investments toward local solutions.

FbD Events

There are a variety of ways to engage with the FbD network to learn, connect, and help shape the direction of the program. From the monthly Lunch & Learn series, to quarterly Action Group meetings, or special topic webinars, take a look at the Events Calendar to learn more about ways to engage.

Upcoming Events

Impact
Floodplains are places where investment can make an outsized difference in the things that the people of Washington care about – from salmon recovery to disaster risk reduction, climate change mitigation and the long term economic viability and safety of communities.
8,482 homes or structures removed or with reduced from flood risk
131 Miles of river restored, protected or with improved habitat
20,367 Acres of improved working lands
7,184 jobs created
Featured Projects

The lay of the land

Learn about some of the many projects around Washington that are protecting and restoring floodplains to maximize benefits to communities and nature.

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QUILLAYUTE RIVER HISTORIC OXBOW PROJECT
Protecting La Push, Increasing Recreation Access, and Preserving Salmon
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NELSON DAM REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Setting the Stage for Fish Passage, Recreation and Flood Risk Reduction
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THE NORTH TOUCHET RIVER PROJECT
Improving the Hydrologic, Geomorphic, and Biological Function of the River
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UPPER YAKIMA RIVER FLOODPLAIN AND HABITAT ACQUISITION PROJECT
Mitigating Drought and Flood Impacts to Agriculture
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