March 29, 2022
Welcome News Members – Feb and March 2022
By News Editor
ASFPM extends a big welcome to the following people who joined the association in February and March.
March 4, 2022
ASFPM Submits Letter for the Record on Nature-Based Infrastructure Hearing
By News Editor
The hearing, “From Gray to Green: Advancing the Science of Nature-Based Infrastructure,” focused on the current state of the science related to nature-based infrastructure as well as the research gaps in the federal coordination, investment, and engagement needed to support the implementation of nature-based infrastructure.
January 28, 2022
ASFPM Makes Recommendations for NFIP Reform, Stronger Floodplain Management Standards
By News Editor
ASFPM urges FEMA to strengthen the NFIP with better mapping, regulation, mitigation, and insurance provisions to protect communities from increasing flood risk associated with climate change.
January 6, 2022
The ASFPM Mentoring Program Reboots for 2022
By News Editor
Whether you are an experienced floodplain management practitioner or just getting started in the profession, there’s a place for you in the ASFPM Mentoring Program.
December 21, 2021
ASFPM Makes Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in Floodplain Management
By Mary Bart
Board unanimously approves social justice policy statement. As an organization, ASFPM will actively promote and support inclusive, equitable, and just floodplain management policies and practices at all levels of government.
December 1, 2021
ASFPM Board Passes Resolution Outlining Deficiencies in BRIC Program, Makes Recommendations for Improvements
By Mary Bart
An exceedingly complex application process, a significant bias toward large infrastructure projects, a lack of transparency in the selection process, and proportionally less money available in state set-asides. These are just some of the concerns identified in a resolution unanimously approved by the ASFPM Board of Directors at its November 10 meeting.
November 11, 2021
Support the ASFPM Foundation on GivingTuesday 2021
By News Editor
Support the ASFPM Foundation by making a contribution on GivingTuesday. All donations received on Nov. 30 will go toward the Future Leaders Scholarship Fund.
October 25, 2021
ASFPM Makes Recommendations for Improving the Community Rating System
By News Editor
In its response, ASFPM identified the major issues that we feel need to be addressed in order to strengthen the CRS program and offered recommendations for each.
October 8, 2021
ASFPM Member Testifies at Senate Hearing on Natural Disasters
By News Editor
At a Senate hearing last week, Jerry Hancock, executive director of the Michigan Stormwater-Floodplain Association spoke about five areas where disaster preparedness and mitigation can be improved.
October 5, 2021
Call for Abstracts is Now Open for 2022 Conference
By News Editor
Here is your chance to be a presenter at the largest and most comprehensive floodplain management conference. Please review the guidelines and submit your abstract by Oct. 31.