Welcome to the Floodplain Management Association!
The Floodplain Management Association is a regional organization of professionals in California, Nevada and Hawaii involved in the multiple aspects of floodplain management, from loss reduction to resource protection, and the promotion of multi-objective floodplain management strategies. Click here for more info.
FMA promotes the development of principles and tools for carrying out effective state and local floodplain management programs and participates in an advisory role in a number of statewide planning efforts including: California Water Plan, California Alluvial Fan Task Force, Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project and the California Watershed Program.
Become an FMA Sponsor! Sponsorship opportunities are available on the highly visited FMA web site and the FMA newsletter which reaches approximately 600 members in California, Nevada and Hawaii. Click here for this year's sponsorship options. Don't miss the opportunity for your company's visibility on floodplain issues covering the 7th largest economy in the world!
News and Announcements
FEMA Releases Multi-Year Plan for Risk MAP
FEMA is initiating Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning (Risk MAP) and has developed a multi-year plan spanning Fiscal Years 2010-2014. The plan is now available to download here. You will find it on the Flood Hazard Mapping home page and Flood Hazard Mapping "What's New" pages. The Risk MAP Multi-Year Plan outlines the FEMA plan for enhancing and maintaining the quality flood hazard data and maps, and building on that data to increase public awareness and lead to action that reduces risk to life and property.
Stimulus Package Update
National Update: A comprehensive analysis of funding opportunities is offered by STATERECOVERY.ORG, a service of the Council of State Governments.
The incoming Administration and Congress are undertaking the largest government plan to infuse the American economy in seven decades, as they grapple with the grave economic challenges we face. The average cost of annual flood damages in the nation has tripled in the 20th century to an astounding $6 Billion. ASFPM has developed a matrix extracted from the bill with basic information on all the agencies receiving stimulus money and the types of projects that can be funded. Click here to download the matrix. See the full stimulus bill passed by Congress at www.recovery.gov.
California Update: Visit the California Recovery Web Page for the latest information on Recovery Act grants and deadlines. Governor Schwarzenegger Creates Federal Economic Stimulus Task Force.
Nevada Update: Visit the State of Nevada Recovery web page for information on the Recovery Act.
FMA 2009 Annual Conference, Sept 8-11, San Jose!
Register to attend the premier conference in floodplain management! Join experts and policy makers in addressing the most urgent and critical issues in floodplain management including the latest on funding for floodplain infrastructure; solutions for leveraging local, state and federal resources; cutting edge tools for floodplain mapping, analysis and sustainable development; green infrastructure design; and, innovative partnerships with community-based organizations. Visit the Conference Page for details.
California Interim Levee Design for Urban and Urbanizing Areas
DWR is pleased to announce the release of the Third Draft Interim Levee Design Criteria for Urban and Urbanizing Area State-Federal Project Levees dated May 15, 2009 (PDF:548 KB). This document, containing refinements based on public comment, supersedes the Second Draft Interim Levee Design Criteria for Urban and Urbanizing Area State-federal Project Levees released in August 2008. The Third Draft proposes levee design criteria to help local communities achieve protection from a 200-year flood event, which has a 0.5% chance of occurring in any year. Per Senate Bill 5, urban and urbanizing areas in the Sacramento Valley and San Joaquin Valley (excluding Tulare Lake Basin) will be required to achieve, or make adequate progress toward achieving, 200-year protection by the year 2015 to continue to approve development in the floodplain. DWR will continue working with stakeholders to refine and supplement levee design and other criteria related to providing 200-year level protection through the Central Valley Flood Management Planning (CVFMP) Program and development of the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan. DWR invites you to attend the first round of CVFMP Program Regional Forums in early June 2009. (For more information about the Regional Forums or to register as a CVFMP Program Partner, please visit www.water.ca.gov/cvfmp.
California State Revolving Fund Workshops
The California Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) program has funded projects large and small throughout the State totaling over $4.5Billion. Last year alone, the CWSRF program awarded over $477Million new contracts. The Division of Financial Assistance (DFA) is seeking comments from interested parties or stakeholders regarding the program's short and long-term goals. Public comments are essential in developing the program's Fiscal Year 2009-10 Intended Use Plan and CWSRF Project Priority List, which will greatly impact how the program funds are spent. DFA will host public workshops in 2009 to discuss the future of the CWSRF program. Click here for workshop schedule.
Proposition 84 Update
The California Water Resources Control Board announces the release of Draft Final Proposition 84 Storm Water Grant Program Guidelines available for review and comment. Eligible storm water management projects implement LID strategies and/or assist in compliance of TMDLs. The Guidelines identify consistency with an applicable IRWM Plan as part of its scoring criteria.
The California Department of Water Resources announces the release of final EIP Guidelines and Proposal Solicitation Package for the Fiscal Year 2008-09 funding cycle for State-Federal Flood Control System Modification projects. Under the EIP program, funding will be available to local agencies for repair, rehabilitation, reconstruction, or replacement of levees, weirs, bypasses, and facilities of the State Plan of Flood Control; and, improving or adding facilities to the State Plan of Flood Control to increase levels of flood protection for urban areas.
California DWR Announces 2009 Workshop Schedule
California Department of Water Resources announces the 2009 Workshop Schedule for courses in floodplain management. These include: Managing Floodplain Development Through the NFIP, Floodplain Management & Duties of the Local Administrator, FEMA Elevation Certificate, Substantial Improvement and Substantial Damage, and Approximate Zone A. Click here to download the schedule. To register on-line, click here.
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