2026 ASFPM Annual Conference

Join 1,000+ colleagues in Milwaukee, WI for expert-led sessions, practical tools, and valuable connections as we celebrate 50 years of advancing flood risk management and shaping what comes next. Be part of a milestone event decades in the making.

Where Floodplain Professionals Connect and Find Mentorship

The FloodZone connects floodplain professionals nationwide. Through the Mentorship Connection program users can gain guidance, expand their network, and build skills to navigate challenges and advance their career with confidence.

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Exclusive Member Benefit: Free Access to ASCE 24-24

ASCE 24-24, the newly updated national standard for flood-resistant design, is now free for ASFPM members. This resource reflects major updates to flood-resistant design requirements and plays a key role in how communities can mitigate future flood risk.

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Our Mission at ASFPM

Promote education, policies and activities that mitigate current and future losses, costs and human suffering caused by flooding.

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CFM Exam Study Webinar:
A Guide to Becoming a CFM

Floodplain managers share an equal role protecting the lives and property of the public, and when they become certified floodplain managers, they are better trained and more knowledgeable, and the community is safer. Interested in getting certified? Take this free workshop to learn more.

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Upcoming Events

Western New York Stormwater Management Training Series // Pt. 5 SWMP and SWPPP Preparation for MS4s
May 20, 2026 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

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ASFPM 50th Annual National Conference
May 31, 2026 - June 4, 2026
Baird Center, 400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203, USA
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E0273: Managing Floodplain Development thru the NFIP
August 23, 2026 11:00 pm - August 27, 2026 10:59 pm
Emmitsburg, MD
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Texas Chapter Annual Technical Summit
August 25, 2026 - August 28, 2026

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From the Director’s Desk

10 Completely Unofficial and Entirely Unsolicited Ways to Improve FEMA

byChad Berginnis, CFM May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

What would actually improve FEMA? On the heels of the FEMA Review Council Report, ASFPM Executive Director Chad Berginnis offers 10 unofficial recommendations.

Policy Matters

What the FEMA Review Council Report Gets Right — and Wrong — About Flood Risk Management

byNews Editor May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

The ASFPM Policy Team breaks down the recommendations that could have the most consequential implications for floodplain management, hazard mitigation and the NFIP.

New ASFPM Report Provides a Snapshot of Floodplain Management Across the Nation

byNews Editor May 15, 2026May 13, 2026

The findings give states and territories a clearer picture of how their programs compare nationally and where opportunities exist to strengthen their floodplain management efforts.

FEMA News

FEMA Releases $1.1 Billion in Flood Mitigation Funding Opportunities

byNews Editor May 1, 2026May 10, 2026

The two funding opportunities — Flood Mitigation Assistance and Swift Current — will enable states to protect their communities from the devastating impact of floods while limiting future National Flood Insurance Program expenses.

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