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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
Comprehensive Flood Risk Management at the Federal Level
Like Levees – Not all Levee Owners and Operators Are Alike
Federal
Corps-Partnered Flood Risk Reduction Projects
Locally Constructed
Private Levees
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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
NAFSMA 2011 Annual MeetingOctober 31 – November 3, 2011