THE ASSOCIATION OF STATE FLOODPLAIN MANAGERS

A National Non-Profit Membership Organization

THE ASFPM STORY . . .

The Association of State Floodplain Managers began in 1977 as the supporting organization of professionals involved in all aspects of floodplain management. ASFPM is committed to improving and extending our members' knowledge and understanding of the need for comprehensive floodplain management. Our 4,000 national and chapter members represent local, state and federal government agencies, citizen groups, private consulting firms, academia, environmental organizations, the insurance industry and lenders. ASFPM's influence is expressed through policy and practice changes that impact floodplain management in the U.S. and internationally. Our mission and goals are simple - helping the public and private sectors to:

Reduce the loss of human life and property damage resulting from flooding;

 Preserve the natural and beneficial functions of floodplains;

 Promote flood mitigation for the prevention of loss; and to

 Avoid actions that exacerbate flooding.

ASFPM INITIATIVES THAT GUIDE THE INDUSTRY . . .

 We promote flood policies, like No Adverse Impact Floodplain Management, to reverse the continuing trend of ever increasing flood damages.

 We operate the only nationwide Certified Floodplain Manager program (CFM) which includes an aggressive continuing education element.

 We conduct technical conferences to bring together practitioners on a variety of "cutting edge" topical issues.

 We publish proceedings from our conferences to shape the landscape of floodplain management and policy with state-of-the-art thinking.

 We helped establish the Community Rating System as a means to reward a community's flood insurance policy holders for sound floodplain management. We continue to assist in the operation and refinement of CRS.

 We develop papers and reports analyzing flood policy in the nation, with recommendations for modifications and enhancements to foster effective mitigation at the local level.

 We address topical issues pertinent to flood hazards - arid west, alluvial fan flooding, coastal hazards, ice jams, etc.

 We confer annual national awards to recognize and encourage exemplary achievements in floodplain management.

 We established the ASFPM Foundation to attract and direct funds to projects vital to broadening the base of informed and technically capable persons responsible for decisions affecting floodplains.

HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED . . .

The opportunity to provide protection for our citizens and businesses has never been greater. We must begin to make use of our floodplains in ways that are not only ecologically correct, but are acceptable to our society as a whole. Wise floodplain management will provide both the mechanisms to address our flooding problems as well as the flexibility to embrace sustainable development for future generations. We invite all who are dedicated to the future well being of this nation to join us in working toward reduced overall flood losses and the wise use of our land and water resources. ASFPM is committed to working with local and state governments, federal agencies, the insurance field, the land development industry, other organizations, Congress, researchers and academia, our numerous partners in the private and public sectors, and other professionals in floodplain management as well as related fields.

Look for additional information and the membership application on our website at www.floods.org. That's where you will also find the goals, activities and accomplishments of our 12 policy committees who orchestrate the bulk of our national flood policy work. You may contact our Executive Office at:

Association of State Floodplain Managers, Inc.

2809 Fish Hatchery Road

Madison, WI 53713

Phone 608-274-0123 Fax 608-274-0696

Email: memberhelp@floods.org

Website: www.floods.org