The list also says “efforts should be made to increase flood control success in rural areas to an extent comparable to urban areas.” Several times, the report says that no “one-size-fits-all” remedy will be sufficient.

“Alternative flood control strategies should be considered, including but not limited to: (the) replacement, hardening, elevating, set-back, (and) lowering of structures; non-structural options; and buy-out of willing sellers at pre-flood fair market values,” the report says. “Multiple options should be considered, versus one-size fits all dictates.”

Climate change was not mentioned in the report.

Some flood policy critics have voiced concerns about the group since its formation — part of a seemingly growing contingent of levee skeptics. Many argue that the flood control structures actually worsen floods by constricting rivers, and squeezing water levels higher.