Floodplain Management Association Annual Conference

September 8-11, 2009, The Fairmont, San Jose, California
Join experts and policy makers in addressing the most urgent and critical issues in floodplain management covering the 7th largest economy in the world! Topics include the latest in funding for floodplain infrastructure; solutions for leveraging local, state and federal resources; innovation in green infrastructure design; cutting edge tools for floodplain mapping, analysis and sustainable development; and innovative partnerships with community-based organizations. As the premier conference in floodplain management in the U.S., this event brings over 500 attendees from around the world and an extensive exhibition program, offering extraordinary networking and professional development opportunities, and a world-class exhibition hall! Map, Directions and Airport Shuttle Information.
A special rate of $129/night is being offered by the four-star Fairmont Resort for FMA Conference attendees. Limited number of rooms available - sign up early! Deadline for room rate reservation is August 15. Reserve on-line by clicking here or by calling 1-800-346-5550.
Registration starts at $395! Click here for fees.
Click here to Register as an Attendee, Exhibitor or Sponsor
CONFERENCE CHAIR
Kathleen Schaefer, Federal Emergency Management Agency Region IX
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 (WORKSHOP DAY)
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7:30 |
REGISTRATION and BREAKFAST |
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USACE Non-Structural Methods |
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What To Say When You Lose A PAL LUNCH on your own |
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Design of Bank Revetments and Grade Control Structures for Stream Restoration Projects |
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WELCOME RECEPTION |
| TOP | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
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7:30 |
REGISTRATION and BREAKFAST |
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8:00 |
Welcome Address - Mayor Chuck Reed, San Jose |
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10:30 |
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11:00-12:30 |
Financing Strategies in Floodplain Management |
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2:00-3:30 |
Financing Strategies and Proposition 218 |
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4:00-5:30 |
Characterizing and Communicating Risk |
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5:30 |
RECEPTION |
| TOP | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
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7:30 |
REGISTRATION and BREAKFAST |
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9:00-10:30 |
Climate Change and Floodplain Management |
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10:30 |
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11:00-12:30 |
Army Corps Program for Floodplain Management |
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1:30-2:00 |
LUNCH on your own |
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2:00 - 3:30 |
Levees - Looking to the Future |
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3:30-4:00 |
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DINNER and ENTERTAINMENT |
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6:30-9:00 |
| TOP | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
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REGISTRATION and BREAKFAST |
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8:30 |
CFM EXAM |
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9:00-10:30 |
Policies and Initiatives Affecting Coastal Floodplains |
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10:30 |
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11:00-12:30 |
Advances in Hazard Assessment and Emergency Management |
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