Healthy floodplains can help increase flood protection, recharge aquifers, and improve wildlife habitat. This animated feature illustrates how we can harness these rich ecosystems to benefit both people and wildlife.

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00:00 Introduction
00:40 Why floodplains are good for farmers, water and wildlife
01:17 What happens when floodplains are altered
01:58 Flooding in altered rivers
02:54 Managing flooding with floodplain design
04:21 Why designed floodplains work