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Dedicating areas in floodplains to open space can help preserve the land's important flood drainage and storage functions. Consider options for building outside of flood hazard areas to protect natural floodplain functions and reduce your home or business’ flood risk.

Visit FEMA Floodplain Management(link is external) website to learn about the benefits of natural floodplains.

Access information on Mesa County Floodplain Management Program.

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An aerial view of a large outcropping of reddish rock in Colorado National Monument, overlooking the Town of Fruita and distant mountains.