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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.
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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