July 28, 2017
Coastal Wetland Loss Analysis
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Coastal Wetland Loss Analysis: Summary Findings of Pilot Studies Conducted by the Interagency Coastal Wetlands Workgroup The Interagency Coastal Wetlands Workgroup released its findings document describing the results from its wetlands loss assessment conducted in four coastal watersheds over the past few years. In response to concerns about the rate of net wetland loss in…
July 25, 2017
Coalition, including ASFPM, signed a joint letter to Senate Banking Committee July 19
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Coalition to Senate Banking: Require the GAO to assess buyout options for high-risk flood properties in NFIP July 19, 2017 The Honorable Mike Crapo Chairman Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Sherrod Brown Ranking Member Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senators…
July 24, 2017
FEMA Issues Update to Flood Risk Analysis and Mapping Guidance
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FEMA Issues Update to Flood Risk Analysis and Mapping Guidance FEMA’s Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration has issued updated Guidance and Technical Reference documents that it uses in its flood mapping and risk analysis program. This spring 2017 maintenance cycle updated technical references and guidance documents to align with the Mapping Information Platform redesign project…
July 3, 2017
ASFPM supports S.1507, the State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund (SFMRF) Act of 2017
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ASFPM Executive Director Chad Berginnis submitted a letter of support for Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed’s State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund (SFMRF) Act of 2017 (S.1507). You can read the bill and ASFPM’s full letter here. …