The Federal Emergency Management Agency introduces nature-based solutions as part of a risk-management strategy for natural hazards. Nature-based solutions provide flood risk management along with other benefits for families, businesses, and neighborhoods. FEMA shares types of nature-based features, planning resources, funding options, and case studies of successful projects. Explore the list of shared resources including, FEMA’s guide for local communities, Building Community Resilience with Nature-Based Solutions (2021). Learn more.
Related: International Guidelines for Use on Natural and Nature-Based Features for Flood-Risk Management; Nature-Based Solutions Guidance