October 19, 2020
Tribute to Jon A. Kusler (1941-2020) ASFPM Friend and Mentor
By News Editor
Last Thursday, the nation and ASFPM lost a dear friend and mentor, Jon A. Kusler. Jon was instrumental in the formation of the association, our conferences and committees, and much more. He was also a wonderful person; kind, humble, concerned and worldly, and as his son Gilbert says — a man of adventure, kindness, passion, and…
October 1, 2020
Bipartisan Flood Resiliency and Taxpayer Savings Act Introduced
By News Editor
The Flood Resiliency and Taxpayer Savings Act offers a common sense, good government, approach that can reduce taxpayer burden by better safeguarding our communities and infrastructure from future storms. ASFPM was among the 32 organizations that signed a letter urging Congress to pass the legislation.
September 28, 2020
Take Action on Flood Map Funding with ASFPM Engage!
By News Editor
This new advocacy tool provides a quick, easy, and effective way to reach out to elected officials on legislative issues of interest to the floodplain management community. Please take action today by contacting your U.S. Senators and encouraging them to support flood map funding.
September 28, 2020
ASFPM Makes Recommendations on Possible Joint WRDA Proposal
By News Editor
ASFPM has sent a letter to leaders on the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure with recommendations regarding a possible joint proposal for a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) that could be brought before their respective bodies before the end of the year.
September 18, 2020
Take Action with ASFPM Engage!
By News Editor
Please take action today by contacting your U.S. Senators today and encouraging them to support flood map funding.
August 25, 2020
ASFPM Makes Case for Flood Risk Map Funding
By News Editor
ASFPM has sent a letter to members of the Senate Appropriations Committee strongly urging funding of FEMA’s flood risk map program at a minimum of $263 million for FY21.
August 17, 2020
ASFPM Comments on FEMA State and Local Mitigation Plan Guides
By News Editor
The Mitigation POD Committee has submitted comments to FEMA on behalf of ASFPM in response to the agency’s announcement that it is updating both the State and Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Review Guides this year.
August 11, 2020
ASFPM Comments on Fifth National Climate Assessment
By News Editor
In its comments, ASFPM stressed the need for all Atlas 14 volumes to be updated every five years and recommended a study to identify an appropriate methodology to update the Probable Maximum Precipitation for the nation.
July 28, 2020
ASFPM Comments on US Army Corps of Engineers Levee Safety Program
By News Editor
During the public comment period, which ended July 27, 2020, ASFPM submitted comments on the proposed guidance on the US Army Corps of Engineers levee safety program.
July 28, 2020
On-Demand Access to the ASFPM Virtual Conference Now Available
By News Editor
Get on-demand access to the 2020 ASFPM Virtual Conference featuring more than 150 presentations dedicated to all aspects of flooding and floodplain management.