nonstructural alternatives
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United States Code
33 U.S.C. § 701N — under this section (8 versions over time)
Nonstructural alternatives defined.—In this subsection, the term "nonstructural alternatives" includes efforts to restore or protect natural resources, including streams, rivers, floodplains, wetlands, or coasts, if those efforts will reduce flood risk.