The Miami Conservancy District is conducting a comprehensive Benefit Assessment Study to explore how we continue funding the critical flood protection system that has kept our region safe for more than a century. The goal is to ensure that the flood protection system is funded in a way that’s fair, transparent, and equitable for years to come.
Assisted by expert consultants at Stantec, a nationally recognized firm specializing in assessments and best practices for conservancy districts, the study is focused on:
Data has been analyzed across all nine counties in the MCD service area and multiple alternatives were developed for how benefits could be appraised (Learn more about the Appraisal of Benefits). Alternatives included the existing service area and an updated service area based on the flood protection system's design, capacity, and hydraulic and hydrologic modeling. The study benchmarked other flood agencies, and is also considering things like flood risk, property location, and how communities across Southwest Ohio benefit from the system.
The study is informed by public opinion research and insights provided by an Advisory Committee. The committee includes leaders from cities, counties, hospitals, utilities, and businesses. Key themes from the committee’s discussions include:
A call for shared responsibility across the region
Transparency in any future changes
A regional investment strategy to protect vital infrastructure for the next 100 years
Flood protection is something we all depend on—and this study will help ensure we’re ready for the next 100 years.
