September 9, 2022
New Portal to Help Communities Assess Exposure to Climate Hazards
By News Editor
The Climate Mapping for Resilience and Adaptation (CMRA) portal features maps, data, and resources to support climate resilience planning across five key climate hazards: extreme heat, drought, wildfire, flooding, and coastal inundation.
September 6, 2022
NFWF and NOAA Announce $7.7 Million in Conservation Grants to Support Coastal Resilience Projects
By News Editor
The grants will support the design and implementation of projects to enhance the resilience of coastal communities in seven states.
August 29, 2022
FEMA Establishes Revolving Loan Fund to Enhance Climate Resiliency
By News Editor
The Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund will make up to $50 million available in capitalization grants for low-interest loans to local governments.
August 25, 2022
More than $3 Billion in Funding for BRIC, FMA in FY2022
By News Editor
Funding levels for BRIC program will more than double to nearly $2.3 billion while the FMA program will see a five-fold increase to $800 million.
August 23, 2022
Stormwater Management Ponds Not Adequate Replacement for Wetlands, Study Says
By News Editor
Relying on stormwater management ponds to restore the depleting wetlands is not sustainable and lacks the critical ecosystem services vital for biodiversity.
August 11, 2022
Building Community Resilience with Natural Hazard Code Adoption and Enforcement
By News Editor
The playbook outlines steps to navigate the building code adoption process and the FEMA grants available to support building code adoption and enforcement activities.
August 10, 2022
FEMA Increases Public Assistance Small Project Maximum to $1 Million
By News Editor
The $1 million threshold applies to all projects under major disasters and emergencies declared on or after Aug. 3, 2022.
August 10, 2022
ASFPM Joins Coalition in Recommendations for USACE Water Resources Planning
By News Editor
ASFPM joined a coalition of 83 organizations in a letter to the US Army Corps of Engineers on recommendations for water resources principles, requirements, and guidelines (PR&G), environmental justice, and tribal policies.