May 17, 2023
EPA Announces $30M for Underserved Communities in Great Lakes Region
By News Editor
The newly created program will advance environmental justice in underserved communities across the Great Lakes. Deadline Aug. 11
May 16, 2023
Buying Out Threatened Oceanfront Homes is Not a Crazy Idea
By Rob Young
Researchers compared the costs of buying out 80 highly exposed properties in Rodanthe to that of beach nourishment, which could be triple that amount over 15 years.
May 16, 2023
CTA Program for Dam Emergencies
By News Editor
FEMA is offering a Collaborative Technical Assistance (CTA) series to help communities understand their risk of dam-related flooding. The deadline is June 30.
April 12, 2023
ASFPM Foundation Gears Up for the 2023 ASFPM Annual Conference in Raleigh, NC!
By News Editor
Here is a snapshot of ways you can learn more about the foundation and engage in the activities we have planned at this year’s conference
April 7, 2023
Welcome New Members – March 2023
By News Editor
ASFPM extends a big welcome to the following people who joined the association this past month.
April 6, 2023
Report Explores Three Ways to Transform Flood Risk Management
By News Editor
Report describes a vision for flood resilience that revolves around living with floods, building strategic protection, and preparing for relocation.
April 3, 2023
HUD Issues Proposed Rule on Floodplain Management
By News Editor
With this proposed rule, HUD takes a major step in addressing future flood risk and ensuring the safety of HUD-assisted residents and federal investments.
March 28, 2023
Why Do We Continue to Build in High-Risk Areas?
By Larry Larson, P.E., CFM
More Americans are moving into harm’s way. Why is this happening and what will be the result?
March 24, 2023
FEMA Releases Updated Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program and Policy Guide
By News Editor
This is the first update to the guide since 2015. The new guide incorporates climate change and future conditions, equity, building codes, capability and capacity building, nature-based solutions and community lifelines as key principles for its grant programs.
March 23, 2023
White House Report Makes Recommendations on Addressing Climate Risk, Takes Aim at Moral Hazard
By News Editor
The report recommends the federal government exert more pressure on states to increase transparency and climate resilience, particularly as it relates to flooding.