NAFSMA 2011 Annual Meeting: Managing Flood Risk Challenges
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Explore flood risk management tools and local challenges at NAFSMA's 2011 Annual Meeting. Address conflicting missions, federal guidelines, and promoting partnerships for effective flood risk reduction projects.
NAFSMA 2011 Annual Meeting: Managing Flood Risk Challenges
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National Association of Flood & Stormwater Management AgenciesMay 18, 2011Managing Flood Risk – Local Tools & Challenges
About NAFSMA • Established in 1978 • Membership • 13 Member Public Agency Board – Based on Federal Regions • Three Mission-Focused Committees
Like Levees – Not all Levee Owners and Operators Are Alike • Federal • Corps-Partnered Flood Risk Reduction Projects • Locally Constructed • Private Levees • ???
Current Challenges • Less is not more • All need to have role in communication & outreach • Need to think long-term • Carrots, Not Sticks • Recognition of Local Sponsors of Flood Damage Reduction Projects as PARTNERS
More Progress Needed Conflicting Missions Need to be Addressed At State and Federal Levels – Beyond HQ Operations & Maintenance Issues for Existing Projects National Guidelines – Flexibility for Regional Conditions Science-Based Decisions Local, State and Federal Data Sharing Establishment of Roles and Responsibilities