January 25, 2024
Violations, Enforcement, and Legal Assistance: Why Building a Relationship with Your Local Attorney is Important
By Larry Schock, Montana DNRC
Having a close working relationship with the local attorney is essential for any floodplain administrator.
July 18, 2023
New ASFPM Guide is a Much-Needed Floodplain Management Legal Resource
By News Editor
Community representatives and floodplain managers can use the guide to inform their decisions on the design and implementation of NAI floodplain management programs.
August 1, 2021
You Can Depend on ASFPM Legal Resources!
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
A recent ASFPM survey indicated that the two most important legal tools/information that would be useful for communities to better manage flood risk are: legal analyses of key cases and updated case law and citations
February 25, 2019
Going to Court: Tips for Floodplain Managers
By News Editor
Reprinted with permission from the February 2019 issue of Floodplain Management Tips from the Kansas Department of Agriculture/Division of Water Resources/Floodplain Management Team. Although the article is written for a Kansas audience, the tips are applicable to a wider audience. As always, check with your legal department for legal advice and before you go to