Cost of protecting < cost of restoring
Investments in resilience and prevention of threats has significant costs, but the cost of remediation and restoration after an event that impacts water resources is much higher.
Restoration of resources following high impact events is expensive…
Storms and floods
Point pollution
Waste management
21st Century challenges require 21st Century planning and preparation
Local, state and federal policies to address threats and support opportunities
Modernization of infrastructure stream crossings, culverts and bridges.
Protecting and conserving ecosystems—water, forests and wildlife.
Collaboration of municipalities, organizations and State and Federal agencies.