Virtual Program Schedule

Below you will find the most up-to date virtual conference program schedule. Additional events and information will be added as the conference approaches.

2024 Program Schedule

Sunday, June 23

8:00am-5:00pm MSTWorkshop: Floodplain Management 101

This full-day workshop covers the essentials of floodplain management and provides foundational knowledge of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Participants will learn the basics of the NFIP, key roles and responsibilities of a local floodplain administrator, permitting and ordinance administration, how to read FEMA flood maps and flood studies, and a brief overview of flood insurance. This workshop is geared for new floodplain managers with less than two years of experience.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Explain the roles and responsibilities of Federal, State, and local agencies in the NFIP
2. Describe how a Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) are used to determine the flood zone and Base Flood Elevation (BFE)
3. Identify the minimum NFIP regulations applicable to development in the floodplain
4. Explain the Floodplain Administrator’s responsibilities in permitting development and ensuring compliance.

Target audience: Local floodplain administrators, permit technicians, building officials; new state and federal floodplain staff

Speaker:
Michelle Gilbert, CFM, Senior Planner, AtkinsRéalis Yi Ling Chan, CFM, Planner II, AtkinsRéalis

$90 additional fee
10:00am-5:30pm MSTRegistration Desk Hours
10:00am-1:00pm MSTASFPM Board Meeting
1:00pm-3:00pm MSTWorkshop: Advanced Standards for Better Watershed Management

Protecting critical infrastructure can be as simple as considering adopting higher standards for areas that should have a higher level of flood protection.  Learn how several communities in Ohio have either considered or adopted higher floodplain management standards for critical areas of concern.  Find out how these communities worked with residents and leadership to effectively communicate what higher standards can accomplish, challenges faced in selecting and adopting these standards, and local implementation.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 
1. Identify and consider other long-standing advanced standards adopted by other communities.
2. Learn the public outreach process to consider adopting advanced standards for better floodplain management
3. Explain the process for adopting higher standards.

Speakers: 
Alicia Silverio, CFM, Program Manager/NFIP State Coordinator Ohio DNR
Kari Mackenbach, CFM, Vice President Strategic Pursuits, Water, MS Consultants Inc.

$45 additional Fee
1:00pm-5:00pm MSTWorkshop: Transformative Mitigation Planning and Implementation: Bridging Plans to Mitigation Funding and Boosting CRS Ratings

The power of a well-constructed mitigation plan lies not only in its ability to guide community resilience-building but also in its potential to unlock funding opportunities and gain points in the Community Rating System (CRS). This workshop will provide attendees with in-depth knowledge and practical tools to craft mitigation plans that are both impactful and instrumental in leveraging resources for flood mitigation projects. The session will cover exercises community officials can use to develop actionable mitigation plans that turn into projects. Examples from the City of Tulsa and others will be used. Participants will walk away understanding mitigation planning and funding through the lens of the practitioner and be better prepared for the FY24 BRIC and FMA programs. 

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1, Deploy knowledge gained to develop robust and actionable mitigation plans.
2. Link comprehensive plans, mitigation plans and funding opportunities.
3. Enhance a community’s score within the CRS through effective planning.
4. Develop a competitive FEMA funding application

Speakers: 
Annie Vest, CFM, Mitigation and Disaster Planning Lead, Freese and Nichols
Thomas Hughes, State Hazard Mitigation Officer, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency
Laura Dhuwe, Mitigation Bureau Chief. Florida Division of Emergency Management

$45 additional fee
1:00pm-5:00pm MSTWorkshop: The LOMR/CLOMR Process and Best Practices to Follow for a Successful Submittal

This workshop will be educating and helping requesters, community officials (floodplain managers), engineers, and other state reviewers involved in MT-2 Letters of Map Revision (LOMR), and Conditional Letters of Map Revisions (CLOMR) submittals. STARR II currently reviews MT-2 submittals in FEMA Regions 2, 5, 7, 9, and 10; and this workshop will provide an overview of the MT-2 process and FEMA regulations and focus on best practices that can be followed to ensure a successful submittal.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the minimum requirements of a LOMR/CLOMR submittal.
2. Understand what FEMA regulations and policies apply to their submittal.
3. Understand what best practices can be followed to ensure a successful submittal.
4. Identify common mistakes on submittals.

Speaker:
Sonal Kulkarni, CFM, Engineering Team Leader, Stantec

$45 additional fee
1:00pm-5:00pm MSTWorkshop: Cooperating Technical Partners Bootcamp: How to Partner with FEMA to Reduce Risk

This workshop is modelled after the CTP Special Topics Course at the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) that provides students who cannot attend EMI with a deeper understanding of the CTP Program and how it operates.

Attendees will come away with a broad knowledge of the CTP Program and specifics about some of the CTP Program’s key objectives in the following areas:
1. CTP Program operations/planning   
2. Grants Management 
3. Technical Program specifics in the areas of the Mapping Information Platform (MIP) and Guidelines and Standards for Flood Mapping Projects 
4. Communications and Engaging the Whole Community  

This workshop provides a well-rounded “crash course” in grant/program management, communications, and technical topics so that CTPs are better equipped to manage risk identification and reduction projects. This will drive towards increasing awareness, mitigation investments and resilience at the local level.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 
1, Walk away with first-hand experience regarding the strategy and “how to” of CTP Program implementation and reporting
2. Understand how to develop key messages for communities to better understand their risk.
Take away handouts on the program’s published best practices templates as well as tools and resources CTPs can use when they get home.
3. Be able to implement their CTP projects more effectively, with an emphasis on using CTP projects as a platform for catalyzing mitigation investment within their local communities. 

Speakers:
Laura Algeo, PE, CTP Program Manager, FEMA 
Marc Pearson, Program Manager, Stantec

$45 additional fee
1:00pm-2:30pm MSTASFPM Board & Committee
Co-Chairs Luncheon (Invitation Only)
2:30pm-5:30pm MSTASFPM Committee Chairs Mtg. (Invitation Only)
3:00pm-3:15pm MSTFirst Timers Orientation
5:00pm-5:15pm MSTFirst Timers Orientation
6:00pm-9:00pm MSTWelcome Fest
Hosted by: UFSMA

Monday, June 24

7:00am-5:00pm MSTRegistration Desk Hours
8:00am-9:00am MSTGeneral Policy Issues Overview
& Legislative Update
8:00am-Noon MSTWorkshop: CRS Redesign Engagement with Floodplain Managers

FEMA is working to transform the Community Rating System (CRS) through a multi-year effort. FEMA has been working to analyze and evaluate the current program along with several options for transforming the program. The CRS Redesign effort focuses on incentivizing communities to take measurable actions that reduce flood risk, embedding equity as a fundamental principle into the CRS, encouraging property owners to obtain flood insurance, and delivering a community-centric and modernized program. This workshop will engage floodplain management community in a dialogue to identify and articulate potential implementation challenges with alternative CRS program designs under consideration. 

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will:  
1. Understand the context and background of the CRS Redesign effort. 
2. Recognize the focus and purpose of FY24 CRS Redesign stakeholder engagement.  
3. Be aware of suggested program approaches for the future CRS program.

Speaker:
Shilpa Mulik, CFM, CRS Redesign Program Manager, FEMA

$45 additional fee
8:00am-Noon MSTWorkshop: Statewide BLE Coordination: What Every State Needs to Know

Significant flood events have hit Texas in the last ten years that have adversely impacted a substantial portion of state residents. These flood events identified a significant need for flood risk information across the State, grossly missing in large portions of Texas. In 2019, the 86th Legislature tasked the Texas Water Development Board to develop high level flood risk modeling and mapping, referred to as “Base Level Engineering,” for the entire state of Texas by the completion of 2024. This effort to develop base level engineering not only represents momentous progress in identifying and quantifying known and unknown flood risk areas across the state, but it also informs the future state flood planning efforts and regional and local floodplain management. We will discuss programmatically how the Texas Water Development Board has undertaken this task of developing base level engineering statewide and how this data is and will be utilized in the future. 

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Understand more about BLE across different states
2. Establish a network of folks to coordinate on BLE efforts throughout the US
3. Feel encouraged with new ideas on how to conduct outreach, BLE mapping and modeling

Speaker:
Jenna Rao, PE, PG, CFM, Senior Water Resources Engineer, Texas Water Development Board

$45 additional fee
9:00am-9:30am MSTBREAK
9:30am-11:30am MSTNATIONAL POLICY DISCUSSIONS
International Policy
Floodplain Regulations
Map. & Eng. Standards
Mitigation
Professional Development
Coastal Issues

Open for all attendees
10:00am-Noon MSTWorkshop: STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY: Strategic Planning for An Effective State Floodplain Management Program

During this workshop, NFIP state coordinators will focus on strategic planning as a method of setting priorities for state floodplain programs. Delving step-by-step into the five main phases of strategic planning (review, analysis, visioning, plan development, and implementation), attendees will jumpstart their state strategic planning processes, which will be a boon as strategic planning has been added as a new characteristic, to be scored in 2026, under the Planning and Coordination category. The ultimate goal of the ASFPM Mentoring Program is to build state capability for effective floodplain management to reduce flood losses and protect the natural functions of floodplains.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Comprehend a basic level and be familiar with a higher level of effective program practices and floodplain management strategies.
2. Understand the basics of strategic planning.
3. Develop a workplan to complete the state floodplain management program’s strategic plan.  

Speakers:
Chad Berginnis, CFM, Executive Director, ASFPM
Karen McHugh, CFM, State Floodplain Manager/NFIP Coordinator, Missouri EMA

Free – for State Employees Only
10:00am-10:15am MSTFirst Timers Orientation
Noon-1:00pm MSTLunch on your own (on-site concessions will be available)
Noon-1:00pm MSTREGIONAL DISCUSSION SESSIONS
Hosted by your elected Regional Directors (organized by FEMA regions).
1:00pm-5:00pm MSTWorshop: How FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants Build a Climate Resilient Nation

FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Grant Programs help state, local, tribal, and territorial governments address high-level future risks to natural disasters such as extreme heat wildfires, drought, hurricanes, earthquakes, and increased flooding to foster greater community resilience and reduce disaster suffering. FEMA also encourages communities to consider a system-based approach to mitigation, a resilience strategy that mitigates the risk to critical sectors of a community and builds community-wide resilience to natural hazards. These innovative mitigation projects that include nature-based solutions, will help combat climate change, reduce flood risk, improve water quality, reduce urban heat, add recreational space and more.  

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Better understand FEMA’s HMA grant programs and funding opportunities
2. Identify program application requirements
3. Identify qualifications for applicants and sub-applicants
4. Identify relevant stakeholders when applying

Speakers: 
Camille Crain, BRIC Section Chief, FEMA
Ryan Janda, Non-Disaster Grants Implementation Branch Chief, FEMA

$45 additional fee
1:00pm-5:00pm MSTWorkshop: Hands-On HEC-RAS 2D Workshop (for Intermediate HEC-RAS 1D Users)

Participants will learn how to develop HEC-RAS models, including recently added features. The workshop will alternate between brief lectures and hands-on exercises. Topics covered include spatial precipitation/infiltration, bridge hydraulics in 2D areas, editing and visualization tools, and computational solvers.

This workshop strongly recommends that registrants bring a laptop computer with ability to download a large PDF file (the Student Manual) via USB port or internet connection. Large tablets with internet connections may also be appropriate. Printed student manuals will also be available.

Target audience: Engineers

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Open, explore, and modify 2D HEC-RAS models
2. Understand and use the new features of HEC-RAS
3. Build a 2D rain-on-grid HEC-RAS model from scratch.

Speakers:
Jeremy Dixon PE, CFM, Associate, Freese and Nichols, Inc.
Mark Pauls PE, CFM, Project Manager, Freese and Nichols, Inc.

$45 additional fee
1:00pm-5:00pm MSTWorkshop: Elevation Certificates: Complete and Review FEMA’s Elevation Certificate for Floodplain Management and CRS

This workshop will go through the new Elevation Certificate (released in 2023) section by section to help participants verify forms are being completed correctly by both licensed professionals and local community officials.  Specific focus will be applied to building diagrams since they are very important in floodplain management at the local level and insurance rating by the NFIP.  The workshop will also cover the proper steps to reviewing ECs for compliance with floodplain management regulations and for credit under the Community Rating System. We will also discuss the two new sections of the EC form, created to help homeowners document building characteristics that could potentially qualify them for insurance discounts without having to hire a surveyor.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 
1. Understand how Elevation Certificates are properly completed section by section including building diagram selection.
2. Know how the Elevation Certificate is used by different individuals including local government officials, surveyors, MT-1 processors, and how they are scored under the Community Rating System.  
Understand the EC review process for local floodplain managers and CRS coordinators and how to make corrections, when necessary.
3. Learn about the 2021 changes to CRS that make proper use and review of ECs a critical element of a successful program.
4. Learn about the 2022 changes to the way the NFIP uses ECs under Risk Rating 2.0 and why the EC may now be even more important than it was before.
5. Learn about the new forms section that allow property owners to complete Elevation Certificates for flood insurance. 

Speaker:
Becca Fricke-Croft PMP, CFM, Sr. Project Manager, AtkinsRealis

$45 additional fee
1:30pm-3:30pm MSTNATIONAL POLICY DISCUSSIONS
Risk Communication & Social Justice Task Force
Flood Insurance 
Legal Issues, Higher Education, & No Adverse Impact
Stormwater Mgmt. and Natural & Beneficial Functions
Nonstructural Floodproofing
Arid Regions

Open for all attendees
2:00-5:00pm MSTCFM Exam
Information on registering for the CFM Exam is here.
Pre-registration required.
3:00-5:00pm MSTCTP Conversation
3:00pm-3:15pm MSTFirst Timers Orientation
3:30pm-4:00pm MSTBREAK
4:00pm-5:00pm MSTASFPM Members Meeting
5:00pm-7:00pm MSTExhibits Grand Opening/Social
7:00pm-? MSTDinner on your own, enjoy SLC!

Tuesday, June 25

7:00am-7:00pm MST
Exhibit Hall Hours
7:00am-5:00pm MST
Registration Desk
7:45am-8:30am MST
Light Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
8:30am-10:00am MST
Plenary Session: Tomorrow’s Flood Codes and Standards
Sponsored by: Michael Baker International

Plenary Speakers
10:00am-10:15am MSTFirst Timers Orientation
10:00am-10:30am MSTBreak in Exhibit Hall
10:30am-Noon MSTCONCURRENT SESSION A
View Concurrent Session Schedule Here
Noon-1:30 pm MSTASFPM Foundation Luncheon
Included in FULL registration, tickets available for purchase
1:00-5:15 MSTTechnical Field Tour: Three Creeks Confluence, Cornell Stormwater Park and the Jordan River Migratory Bird Refuge

Three Creeks Confluence (Jordan River): This area was recently “daylighted”, restoring habitat and public access to the river. Stormwater enters the Jordan River untreated, and then flows to Farmington Bay and eventually to Great Salt Lake.

The Cornell Stormwater Park improves the quality of water being discharged into the Jordan River through green infrastructure improvements that serve a storm water treatment function while also enhancing the existing open space for the surrounding community.

This is a stormwater treatment facility to create usable, functional greenspace for the community. The project serves as an educational opportunity to show residents how the water in their neighborhoods connects to the Jordan River Watershed.

The Cornell Stormwater Park has a number of functions that include capturing stormwater in a different way off of the curb and gutter, taking stormwater collected in an underground system and now channelizes that through wetland ponds, aeration facilities and other natural treatments that will clean the water before it gets to the Jordan River.

The Jordan River Migratory Bird Refuge: The Jordan River Migratory Bird Refuge Is a part of the Jordan River Parkway Trail, which is a 45-mile-long trail that runs along the Jordan River from Utah Lake to the Great Salt Lake1. The refuge is home to over 200 species of birds and provides a habitat for migratory birds during their annual migration1. The refuge is open to the public and offers various activities such as birdwatching, hiking, and fishing.

$50 additional fee
1:45pm-3:15pm MST
ASFPM Chapter Meeting
1:45pm‐3:15pm MSTCONCURRENT SESSION B
View Concurrent Session Schedule Here
2:30pm-4:30pm MSTWorkshop: Making Mitigation Work: How to Draw Connections Between FEMA’s Mitigation Funding Mechanisms to Drive Resilience

This will be a two hour workshop designed to follow onto the HMA 4 hour in-depth workshop on FEMA’s Mitigation grants.  This session will move beyond general knowledge of the HMA grant programs which may also be covered in the 4 hour HMA workshop and focus on how a community can navigate the different grant programs available to make decisions in their community to become more resilient.  Presenters will provide authorities and interconnections for each of the different grant programs and opportunities. Q & A to follow. 

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 
1. Understand the practical, real-world applications of how multiple mitigation investments (representing multiple facets of FEMA programs), including the CTP Program, can be strategically coordinated to drive mitigation and improve resilience over time.
2. Possess greater interest and knowledge of the full landscape of FEMA grant programs.

Speakers:
Laura Algeo, PE, CTP Program Manager, FEMA HQ
Brandon Sweezea, MBA,PMP, LEED GA, FMA Section Chief, FEMA HQ

$45 additional fee
2:30pm-4:30pm MSTWorkshop: Substantial Damage Support through Mutual Aid

Many communities struggle to perform substantial damage assessments following a flood event. In some communities the local floodplain manager may have many other responsibilities associated with the recovery or may not have the necessary training to perform an SDE. In other cases, the floodplain manager may be faced with a volume of assessments that is beyond their capacity. Regardless of the situation, it is critical for the local floodplain manager to make these determinations to help guide citizens and businesses in their recovery. Throughout the US, communities rely of mutual aid for with Fire, Police, public works departments, utilities and others, but it is an option that few floodplain mangers are aware of. 

Upon completion of the workshop, participants will:
1. Understand how mutual aid and how to determine their state’s requirements for creating mutual aid support for floodplain management.
2. Know what resources are available from ASFPM to support the creation of a mutual aid program.

Speakers: 
Bill Brown, PE, Senior Project Manager. ASFPM
Paul Osman, CFM, Sole Proprietor, P Oz Consultants

$45 additional fee
3:15pm-3:45pm MST
Break in Exhibit Hall
3:45pm‐5:15pm MSTCONCURRENT SESSION C
View Concurrent Session Schedule Here
3:45pm‐5:15pm MSTASFPM Foundation Student Paper Competition
5:15pm-7:00pm MSTExhibits Social
7:00pm-? MSTDinner on your own – enjoy SLC!

Wednesday, June 26

7:00am-3:30pm MSTExhibit Hall Open
7:00am-5:00pm MSTRegistration Desk
7:00am-10:00am MSTRunning of the Chapters 5K Run/Walk
Seperate registration link to be posted soon!
7:45am-8:30am MSTLight Breakfast
8:30am-10:00am MSTPlenary Session
Sponsored by AECOM
10:00am-10:30am MSTBreak in Exhibit Hall
10:30am-Noon MSTCONCURRENT SESSION D
View Concurrent Session Schedule Here
Noon-1:30pm MSTOpen lunch (on-site concessions available for purchase in exhibit hall)
Noon-1:30pm MSTFEMA State Roundtable
Invite Only
1:00-5:15 MSTTechnical Field Tour: Ogden River Restoration
Additonal fee – $50

The Ogden River Restoration is a comprehensive 1.1-mile urban channel restoration. The degraded channel was encroached by fill and littered with junk, providing limited habitat value and poor flood control. The comprehensive nature of the project was to restore a full range of function for the channel, from the depleted low flow of 10 cfs to the somewhat regular flood flows of greater than 1,800 cfs. Riparian habitat was increased by 5 times. A 1.1-mile river trail was aligned with boardwalks crossing over 7 constructed wetland stormwater return areas. Concentrated river access was developed at over 20 locations, including innovative river access ramps. Over 6,000 tons of recyclable debris, 9,000 tons of trash, 7 whole cars, 2,500 tires and 200 batteries were removed from the channel.

The structures installed in the channel were designed to affect the morphology of the riverbed. The encroached channel had very uniform cross section, habitat type, and substrate size. Innovative riffle structures were designed and located with the intent to capture and refresh with gravel at a steeper gradient than the uniform channel. Thalweg formation was promoted with location of scour vanes and boulder clusters. Pools were designed to be maintained by hydraulic drops. The 2011 flooding was a channel forming event and the channel response is very positive with refreshed riffles, a scoured thalweg and deep pools. The morphologic response is just in-time to test the natural habitat function in the severe drought condition anticipated for 2012. The deep pools and thalweg are anticipated to help the survival of the fishery.

$50 additional fee
1:00-5:15 MSTTechnical Field Tour: East Canyon Creek Restoration
Additonal fee – $50

In northern Utah’s East Canyon Creek, with headwaters in Park City, Trout Unlimited has been engaged for more than 15 years in an extensive effort to improve the water quality to make habitat suitable for this historically popular coldwater fishery. It formerly held native cutthroat trout, but as Park City has grown, increasing water use in the headwaters has greatly-reduced summer base flows.

The goals of the stream restoration project on East Canyon Creek are to stabilize eroding stream banks, restore riparian vegetation, and improve fish habitat over 5 years. Stream bank erosion can cause too much sediment to enter a waterway, which can affect the natural function of the stream or creek. Eroding stream banks have been stabilized using brush revetments. The revetments were installed by volunteers and help to hold the eroding banks in place, preventing the sediment from washing into the water. The revetments in East Canyon Creek were constructed using recycled Christmas trees from the Park City area. They have also constructed Beaver Dam Analogs made out of natural materials to mimic beaver activity and restore wet meadows.

Riparian vegetation is being restored by planting various trees and shrubs along the creek. Approximately 760 trees and shrubs have been planted in the project area along with 1800 willow cutting transplants. The roots from the planted vegetation will help hold the soil in place, and provide habitat for wildlife that use the area.
To improve fish habitat, a cross vane structure has been constructed in the stream channel which improves habitat by creating a scour pool. Deep pools as well as riffles and runs are important features for many types of aquatic organisms, especially fish.

$50 additional fee
1:30pm-3:00pm MSTCONCURRENT SESSION E
View Concurrent Session Schedule Here
3:00pm-3:30pm MSTBreak, Final Exhibits Viewing
3:30pm-5:00pm MST CONCURRENT SESSION F
View Concurrent Session Schedule Here
5:30-6:30pm MSTFEMA Plenary
6:30pm-8:30pm MSTASFPM Foundation Donor
Appreciation Reception & Live Auction 
(Ticket required)
Foundation donors have received invitations with tickets to this event. 
6:30pm-? MSTDinner on your own, enjoy SLC!

Thursday, June 27

7:00am-5:00pm MSTRegistration Desk Hours
7:15am-8:15am MSTEarlybird Sessions

A Multi-Agency Approach to Capacity and Capability Building
With the advent of Justice 40 initiative, the Community Disaster Resilience Zone concept, and the signing of Executive Order 14096 supporting a whole-of-government approach to environmental justice, there are more Technical Assistance programs across the Federal space than ever before. Attend this Early Bird session where we will outline a few of the lesser-known Technical Assistance opportunities across FEMA, the USACE, and other agencies.
7:45am-8:30am MSTLight Breakfast
8:30am-10:00am MSTPlenary Session
Sponsored by: FM Approvals
10:00am-10:30am MSTBreak
10:30am-Noon MSTCONCURRENT SESSION G
View Concurrent Session Schedule Here
Noon-1:45 pm MSTASFPM National Awards Luncheon

Included in FULL registration, tickets available for purchase.
1:30-5:30pm MSTTechnical Field Tour: The Great Salt LakeTOUR IS FULL

The Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere and a vital ecosystem that supports a diverse range of wildlife and plants. However, the lake is facing a crisis due to the combined effects of drought, climate change, and human activity. The lake’s water levels have dropped to historic lows, and its salinity levels have increased, threatening the survival of its unique ecosystem. Recently, the state legislature, a number of environmental organizations, the agricultural industry, academia, and the public at large have come to the table seeking solutions.

Eccles Wildlife Education Center in Farmington Bay: Farmington Bay is a compound of natural and impounded wetlands being managed for habitat, water quality, and public access. As a designated Waterfowl Management Area, Farmington Bay provides habitat for an abundance of migratory birds. The Eccles Wildlife Education center offers accessible trails through the wetlands as well as restrooms and indoor facilities.
Antelope Island State Park: Antelope Island offers amazing views of Great Salt Lake and wildlife including bison and migratory birds. FRIENDS of Great Salt Lake will provide information about the Lake’s unique ecosystem, threats facing it, and efforts to restore the Lake to a healthy elevation.

$50 additional fee
2:00pm-3:30 pm MSTCONCURRENT SESSION H
View Concurrent Session Schedule Here
2:30pm-4:30pm MSTWorkshop: Increased Flood Resiliency Thru Adaptive Mitigation Techniques

Join our team of experienced mitigation specialists from the Flood Mitigation Industry Association (FMIA) and the International Association of Structural Movers (IASM) as they discuss the history of flooding in the US, the benefits achieved from mitigation, and the impacts on flood insurance.  You will then be provided flood vulnerability assessment criteria for consideration when planning to implement mitigation, and a detailed description of each technique.  From elevating buildings, to incorporating wet or dry floodproofing, to deploying temporary flood barriers, our team will step you through each technique and provide answers to your questions while addressing any mitigation concerns.  The frequency and intensity of flooding across the US is continuing to increase and the flood risk adaptive mitigation techniques presented by the FMIA and IASM will provide you the fundamentals for reducing flood risk while increasing resiliency.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Understand nonstructural mitigation techniques, the benefits of implementing nonstructural mitigation, and determine which techniques to consider dependent upon flood characteristics. 

Speakers:
Randall Behm, PE, CFM, Nonstructural Mitigation Specialist, Behm Hazard Mitigation, LLC
Tom Little, CFM, President, Floodproofing.com

$45 additional fee
2:30pm-4:30pm MSTWorkshop: Empowering Communities for Climate Resilience: Scenario Planning Tools and Strategies for Watershed and Floodplain Management

The uncertainties and complexities of climate change overwhelm community leaders and hinder adaptation planning. The first step in being proactive and integrating climate projections into land use planning is to consider plausible futures. Many community leaders lack a simple and inexpensive process to accomplish this. This session showcases the demonstration of interactive tools to demonstrate the utility and application of scenario planning, as a starting place to empower communities to think through the impacts of climate drivers on their watersheds and floodplains, possible futures, and inform decision-making to reduce risks and improve water quality at the watershed level by maintaining/enhancing healthy floodplains. Participants will engage in scenario planning through interactive exercises and will receive resources to help them integrate scenario planning into their practice. 

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Access and use existing interactive web-based resources
2. Use tools to integrate climate projections into community-based planning
3. Make better informed decisions for healthy floodplains and watersheds 

Speakers:
Mary Austerman, Coastal Community Development Specialist, New York Sea Grant
Jayme Breschard AICP, CFM, Senior Managing Community Planner, Barton & Loguidice
Megan Cochran, Great Lakes Outreach Coordinator, New York Sea Grant

$45 additional fee
3:30pm-4:00pm MSTBreak
4:00pm – 5:30pm MSTCONCURRENT SESSION J
View Concurrent Session Schedule Here
6:30pm-10:30pm MSTOFF-SITE NETWORKING RECEPTION at Utah’s Hogle Zoo

Pre-registration required. Included in FULL registration, tickets available for purchase. Appetizers and beverages included. Bus transportation provided. ATTENDEE/GUEST NAME BADGE OR TICKET MUST BE PRESENTED FOR ADMISSION.

Located at the mouth of Salt Lake City’s Emigration Canyon, Utah’s Hogle Zoo is a 42-acre accredited facility. Hogle Zoo is one of the largest zoological facilities in the Intermountain West, and houses over 800 animals representing 250 species. Join us for food, drinks, music, fun and more!

Virtual Program

Tuesday, June 25
8:30am-10:00am MSTPlenary Session
10:30am-Noon MSTConcurrent Sessions – 4 Tracks
Live Virtual Sesion A0
Noon-1:30 pm MSTASFPM Foundation Program
1:45pm‐3:15pm MSTConcurrent Sessions – 4 Tracks
Live Virtual Session B0
3:45pm‐5:15pm MSTConcurrent Sessions – 4 Tracks
Live Virtual Session C0
Wednesday, June 26
8:30am-10:00am ESTPlenary Session
10:30am-Noon ESTConcurrent Sessions – 4 Tracks
Live Virtual Session D0
1:30pm-3:00pm ESTConcurrent Sessions – 4 Tracks
Live Virtual Session E0
3:30pm-5:00pm EST Concurrent Sessions – 4 Tracks
Live Virtual Session F0
5:30pm-6:30pm ESTFEMA Resilience Plenary
Thursday, June 27
8:30am-10:00am ESTPlenary Session
10:30am-Noon ESTConcurrent Sessions – 4 Tracks
Live Virtual Session G0
Noon-1:45 pm ESTASFPM National Awards Program
2:00pm-3:30 pm ESTConcurrent Sessions – 4 Tracks
Live Virtual Session H0
4:00pm – 5:30pm ESTConcurrent Sessions – 4 Tracks
All concurrent sessions submitted to us by the speaker will be available in a video library after conference.