Option

Adopt and update sediment and erosion control regulations.

Details

Focus of action

Standards and Regulations

This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.

Option from plan	Hazards Sort descending	Assets	Region	Source Plan
Adopt or update sediment and erosion-control regulations or practices. Ensure guidelines accommodate changes that may occur due to the anticipated increased, heavier precipitation events.	Erosion – Coastal	Multiple or All Assets	National	HUD Community Resilience Toolkit (p. 27)
Restrict or limit activity that would strip slopes of essential topsoil.	Landslides	Natural Areas and Wildlife	National	HUD Community Resilience Toolkit (p. 27)