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 11, 2022
FEMA’s BRIC Direct Technical Assistance Application Period Now Open
By News Editor
Up to 20 communities may receive Direct Technical Assistance to support mitigation outcomes of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program.
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 13, 2021
FEMA Seeking Volunteers for BRIC National Review Panel
By News Editor
ASFPM members who are interested in serving as reviewers should apply by Jan. 14. 2022.
December 2, 2021
Bridging the Equity Gap: Tools for Floodplain Managers. Part 2
By Jen Marcy, CFM and Jessica Ludy, CFM
The second in a series of articles outlining insights, best practices, and lessons learned from the Bridging the Equity Gap: Flood Resilience for the Whole Community webinar series.
December 1, 2021
WOO for the Nation’s Floodplain Managers
By Larry Larson, P.E., CFM
My plea in this column is to help all of you reading this to understand how rare this opportunity is and to urge you to do your part and give your ideas on how the NFIP can better serve the nation.
December 1, 2021
Historic Opportunity for Lasting Change
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
These may be some of the most exciting times that I have ever experienced as a floodplain manager. But, it is going to be incumbent on all of us to make sure that these investments, policies, and programs make a lasting and tangible difference in reducing flood risk and protecting our nation’s valuable floodplain resources.
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.