streambank restoration in montana

How to Get a Floodplain Permit for Stream Restoration Projects By Matt Barnes, PE, CFM Completing stream restoration projects can be challenging and can get increasingly daunting when you need a floodplain permit. Floodplains are regulated at multiple levels of government to protect both public safety and natural resources. Balancing restoration and regulation is no simple task, so understanding how floodplain permitting works is critical to your project’s success. Flood damage has prompted government agencies–at nearly all levels–to look for ways to protect against flooding. Large amounts of time and money are spent mapping and preparing for the dreaded “100-year flood.” Floodplain maps are valuableRead More →