Flood mitigation is critically important to a community as it safeguards residents’ health and safety, protects homes, businesses, and infrastructure, and reduces the devastating economic impacts of flooding which the Upper Delaware Region is subject to on an annual basis. Effective flood mitigation also preserves natural resources, recovers aquatic passage, improves stormwater management, and strengthens community resilience, ensuring that recovery is faster, less costly, and more sustainable over the long term. By investing in prevention and preparedness, communities can foster safety, stability, and confidence in their future while maintaining a high quality of life.