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A~T'IN PLAN f®r ®E!/EL~P~N~ ~ ~E1111 and FLO~D~LAIN IVIA~PING surface and Groundwater 1Vlodels. Availability of a DEM would make it possible to build and run mathematical models representing rivers, lakes, and groundwater flow systems on a regional basis. Regional models are essential tools in timely response and coordination between government agencies and the communities in the state. hlatural Resources 1Vlanagement. Minnesota's quality of life and sustainability of its water and land resources (forestry, fish and wildlife, minerals, etc.) depend on wise management of these resources. One of the data inputs in planning and implementing sound management ideas is high-resolution elevation data. A DEM would significantly enhance the ability to manage natural resources efficiently and effectively. PRIG To implement and develop a DEM and flood- plain mapping initiative, the following actions need to be taken: 1. DNR Waters, as the state NFIP coordinator and administrator of the Floodplain Manage- mentAct, would continue to take the lead in the process of initiating and implementing the effort. 2. DNR Waters would coordinate with, and seek input from, the Governor's Council on Geographic Information and its working committees, other state agencies, local governments, interest groups, and federal agencies by creating a forum for information sharing. The forum would act as an advisory group to DNR Waters. Conflict Reduction. Availability and use of a DEM would significantly reduce conflicts that occur between regulators and developers, and between competing interest groups. A DEM would help to provide more credible and defensible decisions. ,. ,. ~ ,,; 3. DNR Waters would encourage the advisory group to inform policy makers about the urgent need and present window of opportunity to create and implement the program. 4. Funding is needed from the Minnesota Legislature and other sources to create and maintain the program. 5. DNR Waters would work with FEMA through a partnership, called Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP), to leverage FEMA's floodplain mapping modernization funds, lowering costs to no more than a 66%/34%, state/federal share. 6. The DEM database would be maintained by a state agency and would be available at no cost. 7. DNR Waters would provide digital flood maps and the associated hydrologic/hydraulic models and data at no cost. ~. Existing high-resolution digital elevation data would be inventoried and assimilated if the data meets minimum FEMA standards.