August 24, 2017
Setting People Straight on Six NFIP Myths
By Larry Larson, P.E., CFM
Every time the NFIP comes up for renewal by Congress there are always those who call for doing away with the entire program. Some in Congress don’t think the NFIP matters in their district at all. The Senate Authorizing Committee chair is from Idaho, and sees wildfire as far more important to his state than…
August 15, 2017
ASFPM Reaction to Rollback of EO 13690 & FFRMS
By News Editor
While ASFPM is very supportive of additional investments in the nation’s infrastructure, today’s EO is a huge step backwards. We are extremely disappointed in the EO 13690 and Federal Flood Risk Management Standard being repealed, which will result in much higher costs to US taxpayers. Former President Obama enacted the EO 13690 Jan. 30, 2015…
August 8, 2017
Want to learn more about the EPA’s Water Finance Clearinghouse?
By News Editor
In late July EPA launched the Water Finance Clearinghouse! The response was overwhelming, but some reported they couldn’t access the site. They resolved the issue and it is live now. The Water Finance Clearinghouse allows you to search a database with more than $10 billion in water funding sources and over 550 resources to support…