September 18, 2012
ASFPM issues two RFPs for NAI How-To Guides
By News Editor
ASFPM is seeking a qualified consultant to lead the development of two No Adverse Impact (NAI) “How-To” guides for Infrastructure and Mitigation Actions. Proposals are due October 19, 2012. The ASFPM’s NAI approach to floodplain management embraces the “do no harm” principle. For the last decade, ASFPM has been developing tools, materials and other information…
September 12, 2012
ASFPM Weighs In On Farm Bill
By News Editor
ASFPM joins 30 organizations in a letter urging Congress to pass the long term Farm Bill without cutting conservation programs. Organizations represented: American Farmland Trust American Rivers Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies American Sportfishing Association Association of State Floodplain Managers Chesapeake Bay Foundation Ducks Unlimited Environmental and Energy Study Institute Environmental Defense Fund Izaak…
September 1, 2012
September is National Preparedness Month
By News Editor
September is National Preparedness Month. Pledge to Prepare by joining the National Preparedness Coalition now! Empower yourself and help coordinate preparedness activities for your family, neighbors and co-workers and those with whom you may study or worship. Familiarize yourself with these terms to help identify a flood hazard Flood Watch: Flooding is possible. Tune in…
September 1, 2012
August News & Views Online
By News Editor
Click here for the August News & Views! Inside This Issue: Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act 2012 From the Chair Director’s Desk Biggert-Waters cont’d Insurance Committee Corner ASFPM on NHC Panels ASFPM Foundation Committee Retreat ASFPM Science Services -LiDAR Webinar -GLCFS -Silver Jackets Washington Report Publications, Video, Web NFIP Engaging the Public Grants, Projects Calendar…