March 22, 2021
ASFPM Executive Director Chad Berginnis Testifies on WRDA 2020
By News Editor
During the testimony, Berginnis explains why ASFPM is encouraged by the direction set by WRDA 2020 and outlines our recommendations for implementation.
March 9, 2021
Registration Opens for the 2021 ASFPM Virtual Conference
By News Editor
Secure your spot for the nation’s premier conference dedicated to all aspects of flooding and floodplain management, May 10-14.
March 4, 2021
ASFPM Encouraged by Legislation to Address Flooding
By News Editor
FLOODS Act and PRECIP Act would vastly improve flood monitoring, forecasting, and communication efforts.
February 3, 2021
ASFPM and NRDC File Petition to Strengthen NFIP Minimum Standards
By News Editor
In this Q&A, Executive Director Chad Berginnis provides more details on the petition ASFPM and NRDC recently filed with FEMA requesting stronger NFIP standards, including what’s in the petition and what happens next.
January 26, 2021
ASFPM Comments on HUD Proposed Rule on Private Flood Insurance
By News Editor
ASFPM submitted comments on HUD’s proposed rule to implement acceptance of private flood insurance as an alternative to NFIP insurance for FHA-insured mortgages.
January 6, 2021
As Flooding from Climate Change Worsens, Groups Seek to Change Outdated Federal Rules for Building Homes and Infrastructure
By News Editor
With millions of people at risk due to worsening flooding and costs of flood recovery rising as the climate continues to warm, NRDC and ASFPM petitioned FEMA today to update its rules for construction and land-use in floodplains, and to develop maps that project future flood risks.
November 18, 2020
Urban Flood Hazards: Challenges and Opportunities
By News Editor
Developed by ASFPM’s Stormwater Management Committee, this new paper explores the challenges of urban flooding, outlines concepts related to planning and mitigation to reduce future flood losses, and provides recommendations at the local and national scale to address urban flooding in communities nationwide.
November 17, 2020
ASFPM Says USACE Proposal Would Weaken Clean Water Protections
By News Editor
ASFPM submitted comments to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the proposals to re-issue the Nationwide Permits and General Conditions.
November 2, 2020
ASFPM Recognizes Excellence in Floodplain Management with 2020 ASFPM Awards
By News Editor
These annual awards recognize the outstanding contributions by individuals, agencies, and organizations who are advancing the association’s mission to reduce the loss of human life and property damage due to flooding.
October 20, 2020
ASFPM Comments on FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance and Planning Regulations
By News Editor
ASFPM’s Flood Mitigation Committee has responded to a request for comments on FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance and Planning Regulations.