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About NAFSMA

National Association of Flood & Stormwater Management Agencies May 18, 2011 Managing Flood Risk – Local Tools & Challenges. About NAFSMA. Established in 1978 Membership 13 Member Public Agency Board – Based on Federal Regions Three Mission-Focused Committees. NAFSMA Leadership.

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About NAFSMA

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  1. National Association of Flood & Stormwater Management AgenciesMay 18, 2011Managing Flood Risk – Local Tools & Challenges

  2. About NAFSMA • Established in 1978 • Membership • 13 Member Public Agency Board – Based on Federal Regions • Three Mission-Focused Committees

  3. NAFSMA Leadership

  4. Comprehensive Flood Risk Management at the Federal Level

  5. Like Levees – Not all Levee Owners and Operators Are Alike • Federal • Corps-Partnered Flood Risk Reduction Projects • Locally Constructed • Private Levees • ???

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. NAFSMA 2011 Annual MeetingOctober 31 – November 3, 2011

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