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floodplain

American  
[fluhd-playn] / ˈflʌdˌpleɪn /

noun

plural

floodplains
  1. a nearly flat area of land alongside a stream or river that is naturally subject to flooding.


floodplain Scientific  
/ flŭdplān′ /
  1. Flat land bordering a river and made up of alluvium (sand, silt, and clay) deposited during floods. When a river overflows, the floodplain is covered with water.


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The proposal “has a significant positive impact on ensuring that people are more financially protected,” said Chad Berginnis, executive director of the Association of State Floodplain Managers.

From Scientific American • Oct. 27, 2023

“There’s a timing disconnect for sure,” said Chad Berginnis, executive director of the Association of State Floodplain Managers.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2023

The issue of how many people go uninsured for flooding is vital, said Chad Berginnis, executive director of the Association of State Floodplain Managers.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 22, 2022

“Communities and states often want to allow as much development as possible, because they reap the tax revenue,” said Larry Larson, director emeritus of the Association of State Floodplain Managers.

From New York Times • Nov. 9, 2017

Yet hundreds of billions of dollars probably are needed to adequately bolster all of the nation’s defenses against flooding, said Chad Berginnis, executive director of the Association of State Floodplain Managers.

From Washington Post • Oct. 29, 2017