A balance of state and local funding of flood management can improve accountability and use of resources. State and local governments and at-risk residents all bear flood damages and receive benefits from flood protection. Requiring some local responsibility provides an incentive for responsible local decisions that can reduce flood risks, and supplementing local resources with state funds and knowledge can increase the effectiveness of flood management. In addition, multi-objective approaches to flood management and involving federal agencies with flood management responsibilities can potentially tap additional funding sources. While local agencies, organizations, and individuals know their needs and capabilities best, state government can guide and support at-risk communities to help protect the safety of at risk residents, water supply, the environment, and the economy. The State, counties, or regional flood management projects are available to address the extra-local flood effects of local activities