Vegetation buffers can be added along roadways to reduce the severity and duration of inundation events.
Low – limited materials costs, some technical expertise required
Moderate – will require consistent maintenance and may require technical expertise for detailed maintenance (e.g., removal of weeds versus native plant species)
Moderate – can help reduce runoff on roads by binding soil particles and absorbing the impact of rain
High – vegetation buffers can be installed as needed
Permitting if going beyond the ROW; maintenance approaches/expertise
Ensure equitable deployment of strategies across a range of equity areas, based on greatest need.
