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When preserved as open space and properly managed, floodplains can provide natural and beneficial functions, including the following.
Reduction in Flood Severity & Duration
Natural floodplains are typically full of trees and plants adapted to periodic inundation. Extensive root systems and hydric soils act like a sponge and absorb excess water, which can help reduce the severity and duration of flood events.
Water Quality Protection
By filtering water through the soil, naturally occurring microbes filter pollutants and recharge our groundwater supplies in the process.
Improved Salmon Habitat
Natural floodplains provide good habitat for salmon and other aquatic organisims by providing:
- Cool, clean water
- Abundant sources of food
- Refuge from predators in the form of coarse woody debris and other features that provide hiding places
- Side channel habitat that provides slower moving water during flood events
Stream Stewardship Action Ideas
Protect Storm Drains
- Keep debris and other materials out of the storm drain system to protect water quality, public health and prevent flooding.
- Report illegal dumping into storm drains and streams to the Central Point Police Department.
Restore Floodplain & Watershed Functions
- Plant native trees and shrubs in your yard to grow the urban forest and lower air and water temperatures, absorb rainfall and improve energy efficiency.
- Create a rain garden to receive and treat your rooftop runoff. This reduces the amount of water that flows into storm drains and creeks.
- Get involved by attending a Streamside Gardening class or other riparian stewardship class offered by the OSU Extension, Rogue Valley Council of Governments or other local organizations.
Maintain Stream Channels
If you live next to one of the City's seven streams, remember to inspect it periodically and remove debris or other items that would block the flow of water during flood events. The City implements an annual drainage and stream maintenance program to assure flood capacity is intact before floods occur. To learn more, click here.
Supporting Documents
Oregon Rain Garden Guide (14 MB) Stream and Wetland Enhancement Guide (555 KB) 