Basic Floodplain Management Questions

What do you mean “floodplain management"?

I thought floodplain management consisted of flood control projects like building dams and lakes and modifying stream channels. Aren't flood control projects an important part of floodplain management?

What are five flood hazard protection fundamentals for planned construction?

Is there an ordinance that governs construction and land development in the flood prone areas of rural White County?

Is a permit required for construction or for land development in the flood-prone areas of White County?