ASFPM Policy Priorities

Improving Flood Risk Management

What It Is

Flood risk management is a comprehensive set of strategies and practices aimed at minimizing the impact of flooding on communities and the environment. It involves a proactive approach to addressing, mitigating, and responding to the potential hazards posed by floods.

Why It Matters

Floods pose a significant threat to communities, causing devastation to homes, businesses, public facilities, infrastructure and natural ecosystems. Effective flood risk management is crucial to protecting lives and property, improving community resilience, preserving ecosystems, and supporting economic stability.

Our Position

ASFPM is committed to fostering resilience through effective floodplain management to include accurate mapping, responsible land use, protecting and restoring the natural beneficial functions of floodplains and wetlands, community engagement, and awareness and education.

Key Resources on Improving Flood Risk Management

Policy Priorities

NFIP Reauthorization
Flood Risk Management
Pre- and Post-Disaster
Social and Environmental Justice
Infrastructure Resiliency
Climate Change
Big Data
WRDA

All Policy Resources

Search for ASFPM policy papers, comment letters, Congressional testimony, and other resources.

Search
Categories
Type
1-10 of 22 results
  • ASFPM Raises Concerns About SBA Post-Disaster Permitting Rule
    In effect, the rule creates a pathway for rebuilding to move forward without traditional local permitting processes once a 60-day threshold is reached.
    Read More
  • ASFPM Urges EPA and the Corps to Reconsider WOTUS Proposal
    The Association argues that the proposed rule could reduce federal—and in many cases state—Clean Water Act protections for 60 to 95 percent of existing mapped wetlands in the U.S.
    Read More
  • Major Rollback to Federal Wetlands Protections Proposed
    The proposed rule would drastically narrow the definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) — the cornerstone for determining which wetlands and waterways receive Clean Water Act (CWA) protections.
    Read More
  • ASFPM Engages USACE on Nonstructural Flood Solutions
    ASFPM is requesting a meeting with the US Army Corps of Engineers to discuss obstacles to implementing nonstructural flood solutions and chart a path forward.
    Read More
  • ASFPM Submits Comments to FEMA Review Council
    We oppose any proposal to eliminate, divide, or weaken FEMA or its critical functions and programs.
    Read More
  • ASFPM Submits Recommendations to Strengthen FEMA
    ASFPM strongly urged the Review Council to keep FEMA but fix what’s broken.
    Read More
  • ASFPM Leads Coalition Urging Continued Support for FEMA Mitigation Programs
    ASFPM and 54 allied organizations sent a joint letter to President Donald Trump, urging continued investment in the FEMA’s critical hazard mitigation programs.
    Read More
  • ASFPM Legislative and Policy Plan for Calendar Year 2025
    The plan lays out a clear roadmap for engaging with the 119th Congress and federal agencies on critical flood risk management issues.
    Read More
  • FEMA Halts Rule That Protects Against Future Floods
    We already know what the cycle of flood-rebuild-repeat looks like. This means that billions of dollars in disaster aid will be wasted and people will be put in harm’s way.
    Read More
  • ASFPM Policy Recommendations for Post-Hurricane Recovery
    Following Helene and Milton, ASFPM urges Congress to strengthen disaster recovery and long-term flood resilience
    Read More