A New Vision & Mission for the New District

A flood-ready, equitable, and climate-resilient community, economy, and watershed.

Our Mission

We equitably reduce flood risk and prepare for and respond to flood emergencies by maintaining levees, conveying water when necessary, and finding innovative and nature-based ways to live with more water around us while supporting community safety and the region’s economic vitality, contributing to the health of the river and watershed, planning for a more climate-resilient future, and promoting equity in all we do.

Guiding Values

Our work is guided and informed by our beliefs and commitment to:

1. Safety
   The safety of our staff and partners, residents and visitors, local employers and employees, and the environment underpins our work.
2. Preparedness
   Always ready to respond to flood emergencies, the demands of climate change, and other challenges that face our community.
3. Stewardship
   The environment is central to what we do. We strive to do no harm and make contributions to the health of the river and watershed by improving habitat, water quality, and landscape resilience.
4. Equity & Inclusion
   Listening to the voices of underrepresented communities and driving decision-making and investments in ways that remove barriers for communities that have been historically harmed by or marginalized from decisions about the floodplain.
5. Respect
   Elevate and learn from the stories of the people who have lived – and continue to live – along the river. Be friendly, efficient, collaborative partners and responsible stewards of the resources we are provided.