Floodplain Management in Illinois - Illinois Department of Natural ...
Floodplain Management in Illinois - Illinois Department of Natural ...
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<strong>Floodpla<strong>in</strong></strong> Fill Can Make Th<strong>in</strong>gs Worse<br />
<strong>Floodpla<strong>in</strong></strong>s are supposed to store floodwater. If storage space is filled with dirt and other fill,<br />
future flood<strong>in</strong>g may be worsened. Your community may require an eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g analysis<br />
to show how floodpla<strong>in</strong> fill will alter flood<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
<strong>Natural</strong> <strong>Floodpla<strong>in</strong></strong><br />
FILL<br />
Obstructed With Fill<br />
Make sure your floodpla<strong>in</strong> fill project won’t harm your neighbors.<br />
In Ill<strong>in</strong>ois, very specific laws govern the use <strong>of</strong> Floodways (see page 5 and 21).<br />
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ILLINOIS QUICK GUIDE
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