News & Views

    Colorful sunset over wetlands at Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge in Maine.

    March 26, 2024

    Report Shows Continued Decline of U.S. Wetlands

    By News Editor

    A new report from the US Fish & Wildlife Service says that wetland loss rates have increased by 50 percent since 2009

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    March 25, 2024

    ASFPM’s Detailed Priorities for FY2024 NFIP Reauthorization and Reform 

    By News Editor

    ASFPM priorities address flood risk mapping, flood insurance, floodplain management, and flood mitigation, and the changes necessary to strengthen the NFIP.

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    March 21, 2024

    FEMA Receives Another Record-Setting Request for BRIC, FMA Funding

    By News Editor

    Even historic levels of funding can’t keep pace with the growing need for hazard mitigation.

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    March 20, 2024

    FEMA Announces Amendment for Swift Current Funding to Mitigate Repetitive Flood Loss

    By News Editor

    Examples of eligible projects for this funding opportunity are property acquisition, demolition, elevation and relocation.

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    March 11, 2024

    GAO Makes Recommendations for Enhancing Resilience of Flood Risk Management Infrastructure

    By News Editor

    More frequent extreme weather events and rising sea levels put the nation’s flood management infrastructure at risk.

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    March 8, 2024

    ASFPM Releases Strategic Planning Guide for State Floodplain Management Programs

    By News Editor

    This practical guide can help states align their programs with the 10 guiding principles for effective state floodplain management programs.

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    March 5, 2024

    FEMA Accepting Applications for TMAC Appointments

    By News Editor

    TMAC makes recommendations to FEMA on mapping-related issues and activities.

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    March 4, 2024

    2023 ASFPM Impact Report Highlights Accomplishments of Past Year

    By News Editor

    As we reflect on the past year, we are proud of ASFPM’s many accomplishments.

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    Downtown Salt Lake City with mountains in background

    March 1, 2024

    It’s Time to Register for the 2024 ASFPM Conference, June 23-27 in Salt Lake City

    By News Editor

    We can’t wait to see you in Salt Lake City for #ASFPM2024! Register now for the best rate.

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    February 15, 2024

    Four Reasons for Optimism on the Flood Risk Management Front

    By Chad Berginnis, CFM

    The common thread to all of these initiatives is a connection to codes or standards.

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