March 18, 2016
USGS publishes “Identifying and preserving high-water mark data: techniques and methods 3-A24”
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USGS Published the Techniques and Methods Report Book 3-Section A24: “Identifying and Preserving High-water Mark Data” The Office of Surface Water announces the availability of the Techniques and Methods report, “Identifying and Preserving High-Water Mark Data (Techniques and Methods Report Book 3-Section A24).” This report was compiled and edited by Todd Koenig and Jennifer Bruce,
March 17, 2016
Office of the Flood Insurance Advocate Issues First Annual Report
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Office of the Flood Insurance Advocate Issues First Annual Report Dave Stearrett, the flood insurance advocate, released his department’s first annual report. In his “message” in the report, Stearrett said, “During our first calendar year (CY) of operations, the OFIA received a few hundred of email inquiries at insurance-advocate@fema.dhs.gov, spanning the four focus areas of
March 16, 2016
FY16 PDM and FMA Application Period Now Open
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FY16 PDM and FMA Application Period Now Open The FY16 Pre-Disaster Mitigation and Flood Mitigation Assistance grant application period opened and will close June 15, 2016 at 3 p.m. EST. Local and tribal governments or sub-applicants must submit planning and project sub-applications to their State/Territory Applicant agency. Contact your State Hazard Mitigation Officer: https://www.fema.gov/state-hazard-mitigation-officers to
March 15, 2016
American Meteorological Society hosting a Summer Policy Colloquium in D.C. June 5-14
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Are you interested in putting your science to work for public benefit while developing your leadership skills? Then register now for the American Meteorological Society Summer Policy Colloquium in Washington, D.C., June 5-14, 2016. The deadline to register is March 31. The AMS has organized this science policy immersion workshop for more than a decade,
March 14, 2016
USDA Announces $260 Million Available for Regional Conservation Partnership Program
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USDA Announces $260 Million Available for Regional Conservation Partnership Program Applications sought with a focus on environmental markets, conservation finance Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced March 10 the availability of up to $260 million for partner proposals to improve the nation’s water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability.
March 3, 2016
ASFPM M&ES Committee Comments on Spring 2016 Risk MAP Guidelines and Standards
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ASFPM M&ES Committee comments on the latest proposed changes to the Guidelines and Standards for spring 2016 are below in blue. (March 2016) SID 43/Elevation Data All updated flood hazard data shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), in the FIRM Database and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) must be based on the best available
February 26, 2016
ASFPM Riverine Erosion Hazards White Paper just Released
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ASFPM Riverine Erosion Hazards White Paper released February 2016 by the ASFPM Riverine Erosion Hazards Working Group Despite billions of dollars being spent on flood control strategies and mitigation, and continuing efforts to educate the public about flood hazards, flood losses continue to increase. One reason is well known—continued development in and around floodplains. Another
February 24, 2016
FEMA released the updated Elevation Certificate and Floodproofing Certificate Jan. 6 via an NFIP Bulletin W-16002
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FEMA released the updated Elevation Certificate and Floodproofing Certificate Jan. 6 via an NFIP Bulletin W-16002 For those who have not heard, FEMA released the updated Elevation Certificate and Floodproofing Certificate Jan. 6 via an NFIP Bulletin W-16002. Unfortunately, it has not yet been posted on FEMA’s website nor did FEMA provide any indication of
February 22, 2016
USGS opens comment period for Bulletin 17C, “Guidelines for Determining Flood Flow Frequency.”
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USGS opens comment period for Bulletin 17C, “Guidelines for Determining Flood Flow Frequency.” ASFPM’s Mapping and Engineering Standards Committee requesting comments. This is a brief update on the status of Bulletin 17C, “Guidelines for Determining Flood Flow Frequency.” The USGS has released a version of Bulletin 17C that is ready for public comment. This revision
February 19, 2016
Application period for Fiscal Year 2016 Pre-Disaster Mitigation and Flood Mitigation Assistance grant programs is March 15 – June 15, 2016.
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FEMA Announced Application Period for Pre-Disaster Mitigation and Flood Mitigation Assistance Grants States will set their own timelines to meet the FEMA announced timelines, and they should contact their state mitigation office or their state floodplain management office. FEMA announced the application period for Fiscal Year 2016 Pre-Disaster Mitigation and Flood Mitigation Assistance grant programs