Citation | Herbert, Y, Picketts, I and Lyle, T. 2015. Floodplain Mapping Funding Guidebook for BC Local Governments. BC Real Estate Association. |
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Organization | BC Real Estate Association |
URL | http://bcrea.bc.ca/docs/government-relations/floodplainmapguidebook.pdf |
Abstract/Description or Keywords | In carrying out their flood management responsibilities, communities in BC struggle to find funding sources for floodplain mapping projects. Floodplain maps provide visual information on where floodwaters are expected to go; therefore, they are the most logical first step in flood management and must be updated periodically. Like other critical tasks undertaken by communities, floodplain maps can be costly to produce; unlike physical infrastructure projects, there are no dedicated funding mechanisms in Canada for this work. Of countries that belong to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Canada is in the minority in not having a national program that undertakes or funds floodplain mapping. With few funding options available, BC communities must take creative approaches, often employing multiple strategies. Discussions with municipalities, regional districts, industry groups, practitioners and researchers have resulted in a list of funding strategies that may be suitable for acquiring funding for floodplain mapping activities: • Common funding options o General revenue o Grant programs • Creative funding options o Development approval information areas o Development cost charges o Partnerships and collaborations o Civic crowd sourcing • Innovative options o Floodplain authorities o Flood protection service or utility o Taxation o Insurance While the strategies presented in this guidebook are not exhaustive, they can form a starting point for communities to undertake floodplain mapping. |
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