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Install swales, ditches, and rain gardens

Details

Install swales and ditches to help improve stormwater drainage. This can also include implementing contouring or rain gardens to reduce surface runoff which can help increase slope stability.

Capital Cost

Low

Operations & Maintenance

Moderate – swales/ditches will need maintenance

Effectiveness

Moderate – may not be reliable in preventing standing water during moderate/severe flood events; however, can reduce landslide risk by reducing surface runoff

Flexibility

Moderate – swales and ditches can be adjusted to some degree

Barriers to Implementation

Cost; maintenance requirements and expertise

Equity

Ensure that techniques do not exacerbate flood risk to equity areas/downstream communities.

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