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FMA AnnuAl ConferenCe

CONTENTS

Flood Risk Management in the 21st Century

F loodp la in Management Conference • S an D i e go • 2011

Conference Chairs, Conference Committee Page9

Conference Floorplan Page10

Program At a Glance Page11

Tuesday, September 6: Workshops, Special Session Page14

Wednesday, September 7: Plenary, Panels, Sessions, Awards Page17

Thursday, September 8: Panel Discussions, Sessions Page23

Friday, September 9: Field Trip, Sessions Page32


Sara Agahi,CountyofSanDiego

Danielle Aslam,CountyofLosAngeles

Jamal Batta,CityofSanDiego

Bob Battalio,PhilipWilliams&Associates

Chris Bowles,cbec,inc.ecoengineering

Dennis Bowling,RickEngineering

Elizabeth Chopp,CityofChulaVista

Eric Clyde,MWHGlobal

Mark Connelly,AECOM

Kim Davis,NevadaDWR

George De La O,CountyofLosAngeles

Angela George,CountyofLosAngeles

Vince Geronimo,AECOM

Terri Grant,CountyofLosAngeles

Pal Hegedus,RBFConsulting

Sharon Humphreys,BureauVeritasNorthAmerica,Inc.

Dale Kerper,DHIWater&Environment

Maria Lorenzo-Lee,CaliforniaDWR

Richard Lucera,RBFConsulting

Allen Ma,CountyofLosAngeles

Steven Mano,HDREngineering,Inc.

Michael Nowlan,WoodRodgers,Inc.

Ricardo Pineda,CaliforniaDWR

Cait Plantaric,CaliforniaDWR

Thomas Plummer,CivilEngineeringSolutions,Inc.

Ric Reinhardt,MBKEngineers

Jeanne Ruefer,Accenture

Mark Seits,HDREngineering,Inc.

Eric Simmons,DHS/FEMARegionIX

Judy Soutiere,USACE,SacramentoDistrict

Martin Teal,WESTConsultants

Andrew Trelease,RegionalFloodControlDistrict

J. Uhley,RiversideCountyRFCD

Tory Walker,ToryWalkerEngineering

Alex Yescas,PBS&J/Atkins

Gary Hildebrand,P.E.,AssistantDeputyDirectorCounty of Los Angeles Department of Public Works

Cid Tesoro,P.E.,ProgramManagerSan Diego County Department of Public Works

Conference Co-Chairs

Conference Committee(in alphabetical order)

Conference DirectorIovanka Todt,FloodplainManagementAssociation


Conference Center FloorplanSheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina

1380HarborIslandDriveSanDiego,CA92101


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Room/Time Workshop / Event

7:30 – 5:45 Registration–HarborIslandFoyer

7:30 – 8:30 Continental Breakfast–HarborIslandFoyer

8:30 – 10:00 Coastal Construction Workshop–Spinnaker SaraOwen,FEMARegionIX

8:30 – 12:30 Concurrent WorkshopsExecutive 3A/3B USACEFloodRiskCommunications Essentials:WhatPeopleKnowAboutFlood RiskandWhatWeCanDoAboutIt

Seabreeze Two-DimensionalFlowAnalysis–Technical andRegulatoryForum

Marina 6 TheLatestDFIRM&LOMC/PMRSubmission RequirementsNowThatRiskMapIsHere

8:30 – 5:30 Full Day WorkshopExecutive 2A/2B SCCWRP/CSUHydromodificationScreening Tool–WorkshopandFieldPractice (includeslunch)

Maritime FEMA’sCommunityRatingSystem(CRS)– Boardroom Byappointment,callDavidArkensat (702)[email protected] totheconferencetoreserveatime.

9:00 – 4:00 Full Day WorkshopExecutive 1 CFMRefresherCourse

10:30 – 5:30 WorkshopSpinnaker TheFloodProvisionsofthe2009 InternationalCodeSeries

12:30 – 1:30 WorkshopMarina 3 MarketingWorkshopforPrivateSector Firms–Gettingthemostoutofexhibitingat theFMAConference

1:30 – 5:30 Concurrent WorkshopsExecutive 3A/3B PublicInvolvementWorkshop: EffectiveStakeholderEngagementand ImprovedDecisionProcesseswithShared VisionPlanning:AToolforYou?

Marina 2 FEMAShortListeningSessionswith Communities–byappointment

Marina 6 FundamentalsofFloodInsurance

4:30 – 5:30 Special Session Executive 2A/2B SpecialSessionwiththeCorpsofEngineers –Opentoall!

5:30 – 7:00 Exhibit Hall Opening–HarborIsland Ballroom(NoHostBar)

Wednesday, September 7, 2011



7:00 – 8:30 Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall– HarborIslandBallroom

8:30 – 10:00 PlenaryGrande Welcome,Introduction,KeynoteBallroom A/B

Maritime Allday,byappointment–FEMA’sCommunityBoardroom RatingSystem(CRS)

10:00 – 10:30 Break – Exhibit Hall–HarborIslandBallroom

10:30 – 12:00 Moderated Panel with Q&A:EmergingIssuesGrande inFloodRiskManagementBallroom A/B

CONCURRENT TECHNICAL SESSIONS (Wednesday Morning)

10:30 – 12:00Executive 1 HydrologicModelingI

Executive 2A/2B Levees–CertificationandMapping

Executive 3A/3B Floodproofing

Executive 4 FloodWarning,PreparednessandMulti- HazardAssessment

Seabreeze CoastalFloodRiskModelingandMappingI

Spinnaker AlluvialFanFloodHazardAssessmentI

Marina 6 AdvancedModelingTechniquesI

12:30 – 2:00 Keynote Luncheon and Awards inGrandeBallroomA/B

2:15 – 3:45 Flood Policy Session:TowardRegional,Executive 3A/3B Risk-BasedFloodManagementinCalifornia– APublicPolicyForum

Marina 4 Panel Discussion:RiparianLands– TheRoleofPlantsinFloodplainValueand FloodRiskReduction

CONCURRENT TECHNICAL SESSIONS (Wednesday Afternoon)

2:15 – 3:45Executive 1 HydrologicModelingII

Executive 2A/2B Levees–CriteriaforFloodProtection

Executive 4 GISforFloodRiskModelingandMaster PlanningI

Seabreeze CoastalFloodRiskModelingandMappingII

Spinnaker AlluvialFanFloodHazardAssessmentII

Marina 6 AdvancedModelingTechniquesII


4:15 – 5:45 Panel Discussion: System Reoperation–Grande ThePromiseandthePerilsBallroom A/B

Executive 2A/2B FEMA Mock Discovery Session


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Executive 3A/3B Overview of Flood Risk Management Activities in California’s Central Valley

CONCURRENT TECHNICAL SESSIONS (Wed. Late Afternoon)

4:15 – 5:45Executive 1 HydrologicModelingIII

Executive 4 GISforFloodRiskModelingand MasterPlanningII

Seabreeze CoastalErosion,SeaLevelRiseandAdaptation

Spinnaker FloodRiskandtheCaliforniaDelta

Marina 6 AdvancedModelingTechniquesIII

5:45 – 7:00 Reception in Exhibit Hall–HarborIsland Ballroom(NoHostBar)

Thursday, September 8, 2011



7:00 – 8:00 Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall– HarborIslandBallroom

Spinnaker FMA Breakfast Membership Meeting

8:00 – 9:00 Breakfast Session with California DWR: Spinnaker Puttingthe“F”inIWM–LeveragingIRWMfor FloodRiskManagement

Maritime Allday,byappointment–FEMA’sCommunityBoardroom RatingSystem(CRS)

9:00 – 10:30 Panel Discussion:FederalandStateUpdatesSpinnaker inLeveePolicyandDesignCriteria

Executive 2A/2B Panel Discussion:SustainableFunding StrategiesThroughIntegratedPlanning

CONCURRENT TECHNICAL SESSIONS (Thursday Morning)

9:00 – 10:30Executive 1 FloodRiskCommunicationToolbox

Executive 3A/3B Comparisonsof1Dand2DHydraulic ModelingApproaches

Seabreeze SedimentandErosion:ModelingandAnalysis forAridRegions

Marina 3 FloodRiskPlanning:CaseStudiesand LessonsLearnedI

Marina 4 RiskMAPandFloodHazardMapping

Marina 6 FloodplainRestoration–Alternative Evaluation


11:00 – 12:30Spinnaker Panel Discussion:TheLeveeChallenge– LocalPerspectives

Executive 2A/2B Panel Discussion:SedimentManagement– ImpactsandOptions

CONCURRENT TECHNICAL SESSIONS (Thurs. Late Morning)

11:00 – 12:30Executive 1 SuccessStoriesinFloodRiskCommunication

Executive 3A/3B 2-DHydraulicModeling:Trendsand ApplicationsI

Seabreeze HydromodificationManagement

Marina 3 FloodRiskPlanning:CaseStudiesand LessonsLearnedII

Marina 4 EffectsofSubsidenceonFloodRisk

Marina 6 FloodplainRestorationSuccessStories

12:30 – 2:00 Buffet Lunch in Exhibit Hall–HarborIsland Ballroom


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2:00 – 5:30 Panel Discussion:ThePerfectCoastalSpinnaker Storm–UnlockingtheWestCoastFloodRisk MysteryandExploringthePolicyandPlanning Implications

CONCURRENT TECHNICAL SESSIONS (Thursday Afternoon)

2:00 – 3:30Executive 1 Levees–GeotechnicalEvaluationand SeepageMitigation

Executive 3A/3B 2-DHydraulicModeling:Trendsand ApplicationsII

Seabreeze FinancingLocalFloodandStormwater Programs

Marina 3 InnovativeStrategiesinFloodRiskPlanningI

Marina 4 DamFailureandFloodRisk:Mappingand DataSets

Marina 6 VegetationandEcosystemManagement


4:00 Exhibit Hall Closes

4:00 – 5:30 Panel Discussion–CentralValleyFlood Executive 2A/2B ProtectionPlan:EvaluationMethodsAnd PerformanceMatrix

CONCURRENT TECHNICAL SESSIONS (Thurs. Late Afternoon)

4:00 – 5:30 Executive 1 Levees–ManagingVegetation

Executive 3A/3B 2-DHydraulicModeling:Trendsand ApplicationsIII

Seabreeze LocalRevenueStrategiesforFlood RiskFinancing

Marina 3 InnovativeStrategiesinFloodRiskPlanningII

Marina 4 DamFailureModelingandOperationalIssues

Marina 6 SedimentTransportandErosionBelowDams

5:30 – 7:30 San Diego Tropical Reception– Shoreline(OutdoorsbytheMarina)

Friday, September 9, 2011


8:00 – 10:00 Registration –HarborIslandFoyer

8:00 – 9:00 Continental Breakfast–HarborIslandFoyer

8:30 – 12:30 CFM EXAM–Marina3

9:00 – 2:00 Field Trip: AwardWinningTijuanaRiver Marina 4 ValleyProject

CONCURRENT TECHNICAL SESSIONS (Friday Morning)

8:30 – 10:00 FloodMappingTechnologiesandSpinnaker ApplicationsI

Seabreeze StrategiesforReducingFloodRiskinthe CentralValleyI

Marina 6 StormwaterManagement

10:00 – 10:15 Coffee–HarborIslandFoyer

CONCURRENT TECHNICAL SESSIONS (Friday Late Afternoon)

10:15 – 11:45 FloodMappingTechnologiesandSpinnaker ApplicationsII

Seabreeze StrategiesforReducingFloodRiskinthe CentralValleyII

Marina 6 FloodHazardRegulatoryIssuesand Perspectives

12:00 Conclusion of 2011 FMA Annual Conference– SeeyounextyearinSacramento!

The 2011 FMA Annual Conference includes a field trip to the Tijuana River Valley, on Friday, September 9. Photo courtesy of Rick Engineering


Conference ProgramTuesday, September 6, 2011

**Special Announcement**FEMA’sCommunityRatingSystem(CRS)

Duringtheconferencethisyear,interestedcommunitieswillbegivenanopportunitytolearnmoreaboutFEMA’sCRSProgram.Youmayscheduleaone-on-onesessiontolearnhowitappliestoyourcommunity;discussissuesrelevantto

youandhowyoucansaveyourresidentsmoney.IfyouwouldliketoknowmoreabouttheCRSProgram,jointheCRSorimproveyourexistingCRSclassification,contactDaveArkens,InsuranceServicesOffice,Inc.at(702)[email protected].


7:30 – 5:45 REGISTRATION – Harbor Island Foyer

7:30 – 8:30 CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST – Harbor Island Foyer

8:30 – 10:00 WORKSHOP

Spinnaker Coastal Construction Workshop. Instructor:SarahOwen,FEMARegionIX.TheCoastalConstructionworkshopisabroadoverviewofNFIP,coastalconstructionregulations,coastalmapping,andfloodinsuranceincoastalzones(ZonesVorVE).Thisworkshopdoesnotgointodetailaboutthetechnicalconstructionmethodsinthecoastalzones.

8:30 – 12:30 CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS

Executive 3A/3B Flood Risk Communication Essentials: What people know about flood risk and what we can do about it?Instructors:TorrieMcAllister,StrategicCommunicationsChief,USACESouthPacificDivisionandKathySchaefer,FEMARegionIX,withFEMAandPartnerAgencies.Thissessionwillprovideanoverviewofhowtodevelopandimplementacommunicationplansforourinteragencyfloodriskmanagementteamsincludingassessingaudiences,determiningeffectivemethodsofcommunicationandprinciplesfordevelopingeffectivemessages.ThistrainingwillbeinformedbyresultsfromFEMA’srecentpublicsurveyusedtodeterminebaselineoffloodriskawareness,preferencesforreceiptoffloodriskinformation,messagesanddelivery,andincludeexamplesfromrecentexperiencecoordinatingandcommunicatingduringthe2011floodfights.

Seabreeze Two-Dimensional Flow Analysis – Technical and Regulatory Forum. Thissessionoffersanoverviewontheapplicationof2-Dmodelinginfloodplainmapping.JoinEdCurtis,FEMARegionIX,localagenciesandtechnicalexpertsinthisinteractivediscussiondesignedtocoverthebasicsandanswerkeyquestionsbylocalagenciesandcommunities.

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Marina 6 The Latest DFIRM & LOMC/PMR Submission Requirements Now That Risk Map Is Here. Instructors:AlexHaptemariam,PE,CFM,Sr.ProjectManager,Greenhorne&O’Mara–MichaelGilliam,CFM,Sr.ProjectManager,Greenhorne&O’Mara.NowthatFEMAhasbeguntheFloodRiskMappingAssessmentandPlanningPhase(RiskMap),FEMAisconcentratingmoreonworkingwithlocalandStateentitiestoassistinprovidingMappingproductsthataremorecredible,withbetterquality,andthataremoreassessablebyallinterestedparties.Thisworkshopaimstoassistcommunities,states,andmappingpartnersinpreparingnewDFIRMmapsandLettersofMapChange(LOMC)andPMRrequests,ensuringcompliancewiththeFEMAGuidelinesandSpecificationsandbestpracticesandincorporatingallofthelatestFEMArequirementsandproceduresrequiredunderRiskMap.

8:30 – 5:30 FULL DAY WORKSHOP

Executive 2A/2B SCCWRP/CSU Hydromodification Screening Tool – Workshop and Field Practice (includes lunch). Instructors:Dr.EricStein,PrincipalScientist–BiologyDepartment,S.Ca.CoastalWaterResearchProject;DennisBowlingR.C.E.,Principal,RickEngineeringCompany;AndrewCollison,Ph.D.,FluvialTeamDirector,ESAPWA|EnvironmentalHydrology;ChrisBowles,Ph.D.,P.E.,President,Ecohydrologist,cbec,inc.FundedbytheState WaterResourcesControlBoardandtheSanDiegoCountyRegionalCopermittees,thistooliscurrentlybeingincorporatedintoseveralhydromodificationmanagementplansrequiredbyNPDES/MS4permits. Thescreeningtoolassistsinclassifyingstreamsbylikelyseverityofresponsetohydromodification.Usingasimpledecisiontreeformatandobservationalfieldmetrics,thetoolcanbeappliedinlessthanonedayinthefield.

Maritime FEMA’s Community Rating System (CRS)–byappointment,callDavidArkensat(702)354-4674orBoardroom [email protected].

9:00 – 4:00 FULL DAY WORKSHOP

Executive 1 CFM Refresher Course.Instructors:BobDurrin,CFM,NFIPSpecialist,DHS/FEMAMIT-FM&I,andSalomonMiranda,CaliforniaDWR.ThisfulldayworkshoppreparesattendeesfortheCFMExam,apatentedcertificationbytheAssociationofStateFloodPlainManagers(ASFPM)focusedprimarilyonFEMA’sNationalFloodInsuranceProgram.IMPORTANT:DownloadtheCFMstudentmanualfromtheconferencewebpagepriortotheclass.

TheCFMexamisoptionalanditisscheduledforFriday,Sept9.AdvancedregistrationwithASFPMatwww.floods.orgisrequiredinordertotaketheexam.

10:30 – 5:30 WORKSHOP

Spinnaker The Flood Provisions of the 2009 International Code Series.Instructors:JohnIngargiola,SeniorEngineer,FEMABuildingScienceBranchandRebeccaC.Quinn,CFM,RCQuinnConsulting,Inc.Coordinator:MariaLorenzo-Lee,CaliforniaDWR.Thisworkshopwillpresentbasicinformationonthefloodprovisionsofthe2009InternationalCodeSeries(I-Codes)andASCE24,FloodResistantDesignandConstruction,andchangestothe2012-I-Codeswillbenoted.BuildingcodesinCalifornia,Hawaii,andNevadaarebasedontheI-Codes.TheworkshopalsoreviewscommunityresponsibilitiesundertheNationalFloodInsuranceProgramandtheimportanceofcoordinatinglocalfloodplainmanagementordinanceswithbuildingcodes.FEMAhasdeterminedthatthefloodprovisionsofthe2006,2009,and2012I-CodesareconsistentwiththeNationalFloodInsuranceProgramrequirementsforbuildingsandstructures.Participantswill:• UnderstandhowthecodeprovisionsareconsistentwiththeNFIPregulations• UnderstandtherelationshipbetweenthecodesandASCE24• LearnaboutdistinctionsbetweenthecodesandASCE24andtheNFIPregulations• Learntheimportanceofcoordinatingthecodeswithlocalfloodplainmanagementordinances• Receivedexcerptsofthefloodprovisionsofthe2009I-Codes,HighlightsofASCE24,andothermaterials


12:30 – 1:30 WORKSHOP

Marina 3 Marketing Workshop for Private Sector Firms – Getting the most out of exhibiting at the FMA Conference. Instructor:RobWeinberg,ChiefStrategist,TheMarketBuildingTeam.MarketingGuruRobWeinbergisjoiningusonthefirstdayoftheConferencetoshowhowyoucangetbettersalesresultsfromyourtimeontheshowfloor.Don’tsitaloneinyourexhibitboothwhileeveryoneelseisgatheringsalesleadsanddoingbusiness.Investanhourwiththisdynamic,entertainingandknowledgeablepublicspeakertolearnafewtricksofthetradeyoumaynotyetknow.Bringyourquestionstothebesthouryou’llinvestintohelpyourmarketingefforts.

1:30 – 5:30 CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS

Executive 3A/3B PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT WORKSHOP: Effective Stakeholder Engagement and Improved Decision Processes with Shared Vision Planning: A Tool for You? Instructors:LisaBeutler,ExecutiveFacilitator,CaliforniaWaterPlan,andStacyM.LangsdaleandHalCardwell,ConflictResolution&PublicParticipationCenterofExpertise,InstituteforWaterResources,U.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineers.WorkingwithstakeholdersisaneverydayfactoflifeforFloodplainManagers.CollaborativeModelingforDecisionSupport,orspecificallySharedVisionPlanning(SVP)asidentifiedbytheU.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineers,providesastructureforactivelyengagingstakeholdersinameaningfulway.SVPisdefinedasaplanningprocesscenteredonthedevelopmentofacollaborativelybuiltdecisionsupportmodelwithadiversearrayofstakeholders.Throughacombinationofactivities,groupdiscussion,andlectures,youwill:• LearnthefundamentalprinciplesofSVP(Planningsteps,integratedcollaborativelybuiltmodel,and effectiveStakeholderEngagement)• SeehowtoapplySVPinpractice• Gethands-onexperiencewithSVPprocesses,tools,andtechniques• EvaluatehowSVPcouldbeusedtosupportcurrentfloodplainmanagementactivitiesUnderstandthe basicprocessesutilized

• Walkawaywithideasabouthowyoucanapplythistoyourrealworksituations

Marina 2 FEMA Short Listening Sessions with Communities – by appointment. Please sign up in advance at [email protected].

Marina 6 Fundamentals of Flood Insurance. RonAbbene,ExecutiveMarketingConsultant,CFM,AmericanBankersInsCoofFlorida.Thispopularcourseoffersattendeestheopportunityto:learnthehistoryoftheNationalFloodInsuranceProgram(NFIP);completetheStandardFloodInsuranceApplication;understandtheElevationCertificateanditsrequirements;learnaboutthethreetypesoffloodinsurancepolicies;reviewCoveragesandExclusions;learnimportantfactsaboutfloodsandFloodInsurance.

4:30 – 5:30 SPECIAL SESSION

Executive 2A/2B Special Session with the Corps of Engineers – Open to all! Comewithyourtopics,ideasandquestionsinanopenaudienceformatforaninteractivediscussionwithanoutstandingpanelrepresentingtheCorpsofEngineers.

5:30 – 7:00 EXHIBIT HALL OPENING – Harbor Island Ballroom (No Host Bar)

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7:00 – 8:30 CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST IN EXHIBIT HALL – Harbor Island Ballroom 8:30 – 10:00 PLENARY

Grande Welcome: Pal Hegedus,FMAChairBallroom A/B WelcomeAddress:SanDiegoMayorJerry Sanders

ConferenceCo-ChairsIntroduction:Iovanka Todt,ExecutiveDirector,FMAKeynote:Alex Dornstauder,DirectorFloodRiskManagement,U.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineers, FloodRiskProgram

Maritime Allday,byappointment–FEMA’sCommunityRatingSystem(CRS)Boardroom

10:00 – 10:30 BREAK – EXHIBIT HALL – Harbor Island Ballroom 10:30 – 12:00 MODERATED PANEL WITH Q&A: EMERGING ISSUES IN FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT

Grande FederalPerspective:Ballroom A/B Sally Ziolkowski,Director,FEMARegion9

Susan Gilson,NAFSMAStu Townsley,U.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineers,SanFrancisco

StatePerspective:Gary Bardini,DeputyDirector,IntegratedWaterManagement,CaliforniaDept.ofWaterResourcesRob Martinez,ChiefofEngineeringSection,NevadaDivisionofWaterResources

LocalPerspective:Hon. Stan Cleveland,Supervisor,SutterCountyGary Hildebrand,Asst.DeputyDirector,CountyofLosAngelesDept.ofPublicWorksCid Tesoro,ProgramManager,SanDiegoCountyDepartmentofPublicWorksTim Washburn,SacramentoAreaFloodControlAgencyRoger Churchwell,DeputyExecutiveDirector,SanJoaquinAreaFloodControl

CONCURRENT TECHNICAL SESSIONS – WEDNESDAY MORNING

Executive 1 10:30–12:00TECHNICAL SESSION: Hydrologic Modeling I SESSION CHAIR: Michael C. Nowlan, PE, CFM, Associate, Water Resources, Wood Rodgers, Inc.

Statistical Methods Used in Flood Frequency Analysis – A Discussion, AnnjanetteDodd,PhD,PE, ManhardConsulting,Ltd.Improving Synthetic Storm Runoff Hydrographs by Adjusting Watershed Parameter Estimation Methodologies, Chen-huaChung,PhD,PE,CFM,WoodRodgers,Inc.New Regional Skew for California – Implications for Flood Frequency, NancyBarth,U.S. GeologicalSurvey

Executive 2A/2B 10:30–12:00TECHNICAL SESSION: Levees – Certification and Mapping SESSION CHAIR: Eric Simmons, Engineer, DHS/FEMA Region IX

Levee Certification and Mapping Update: The Tijuana River Expired PAL, JeanneL.Finger,PE,CFM, ProjectManager,BakerAECOM,LLC,EdCurtis,PE,CFM,SeniorEngineer,FEMARegionIX An Informative Look at Levee Accreditation in Arid Regions, BrianRowley,PE,CFM,Associate

ProjectManager,Atkins,HarshalDesai,PE,CFM,GroupManager,Atkins,KevinEubanks,PE,CFM, AssistantGeneralManager,ClarkCountyRegionalControlDistrictPlanning a FEMA Appeal in Ten Easy Steps, ScottShapiro,Partner,AttorneyatLaw,DowneyBrandLLP

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Executive 3A/3B 10:30–12:00TECHNICAL SESSION: Floodproofing SESSION CHAIR: Miles Safa, Senior Civil Engineer, County of San Diego

Revolutionary Flood Control, LouWaters,Co-Founder,Inventor,FloodBreakAutomaticFloodgates, LLC,PaulDishman,Co-Founder,VPofSales,FloodBreakAutomaticFloodgates,LLCDry Floodproofing in Commercial Construction in Coastal Areas: A Future Roll in Flood Mitigation, SamuelCarlsen,InternArchitect,GulfCoastCommunityDesignStudio,MississippiStateUniversity

Executive 4 10:30–12:00TECHNICAL SESSION: Flood Warning, Preparedness and Multi-Hazard Assessment SESSION CHAIR: Terri Wegener, California DWR

Advance Flood Warning Systems for Low Water Crossings Saves Lives and Property, TomOgden, SalesManager,HighSierraElectronics,Inc.Chehalis, WA, Flood Warning System, DavidCurtis,PhD,WESTConsultantsFlood and Hurricane Risk Assessments Using FEMA HAZUS-MH,MelvinSpinks,PE,CFM,President, CivilTechEngineering,Inc.,AnnieDing,PhD,GISP,SeniorGISAnalyst,CivilTechEngineering,Inc.

Seabreeze 10:30–12:00TECHNICAL SESSION: Coastal Flood Risk Modeling and Mapping I SESSION CHAIR: Sam Tadros, Senior Civil Engineer, County of San Diego

Combining Coincident Frequency Analysis with Risk Analysis in a Tidal Zone, DavidWilliams,PhD, CFM,DTW&Associates,DanMatthies,PE,CFM,WoodRodgers,Inc.,MikeNowlan,PE,CFM, WoodRodgers,Inc.,RohinSaleh,PE,AlamedaCountyFloodControlDistrictCoastal Hazard Study for Franklin, Wakulla and Jefferson Counties, Florida, AllenGrooverand DuncanHastie,DewberryEffects of Winds, Barometric Pressure, and Delta Inflows on Tidal Residuals in North San Francisco Bay, BradHall,NorthwestHydraulicConsultants,BrianWardman,NorthwestHydraulicConsultants, IsmailHaltas,NorthwestHydraulicConsultants,NoaBruhis,NorthwestHydraulicConsultants, KathleenSchaeffer,FEMARegionIX

Spinnaker 10:30–12:00TECHNICAL SESSION: Alluvial Fan Flood Hazard Assessment I SESSION CHAIR: Rich Lucera, PE, Senior Associate, RBF Consulting

Mapping the General Distribution of Alluvial Fans and Related Deposits in Southern California – Tools and Data Available for Preliminary Assessments, JeremyLancaster,California GeologicalSurveyRecent Advances in Alluvial Fan Flood Hazard Assessment, JonathanFuller,PE,RG,PH,CFM, President,JEFuller/Hydrology&Geomorphology,Inc.Top 10 Reasons Why the FEMA FAN Model May Give You the Wrong Answer,JonathanFuller,PE, RG,PH,CFM,President,JEFuller/Hydrology&Geomorphology,Inc.

Marina 6 10:30–12:00TECHNICAL SESSION: Advanced Modeling Techniques I SESSION CHAIR: Daniel James, Senior Civil Engineer, City of Rancho Cucamonga

Use of Three Seepage Modeling Programs for Evaluation, Design and Verification of Flood Protection Alternatives Around South River Pump Station, RebeccaMoney,PE,GE,KleinfelderModeling Studies of the Sandag San Dieguito Lagoon Restoration Project, WeixiaJin,PhD,PE, SeniorEngineer,Moffatt&Nichol,ChrisWebb,SeniorCoastalScientist,Moffatt&Nichol,Mark Tarrall,PE,SeniorEngineer,DokkenEngineering,KeithGreer,SeniorRegionalPlanner,SanDiego AssociationofGovernmentsEffect of Area and Width Reduction Factors (ARFs and WRFs) on FLO-2D Result, TomMolls, PhD,PE,SeniorHydrologicEngineer,DavidFordConsultingEngineers,Inc.,BrianBrown,PE, DavidFordConsultingEngineers,Inc.

Issues with and Sensitivity of Submerged Weir Flow Calculations in Hydraulic Simulation Computer Programs, MichaelArcher,SupervisingEngineer,MBKEngineers

12:30 – 2:00 KEYNOTE LUNCHEON AND AWARDS – Grande Ballroom A/B

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7 2:15 – 3:45 FLOOD POLICY SESSION: TOWARD REGIONAL, RISK-BASED FLOOD MANAGEMENT IN CALIFORNIA: A PUBLIC POLICY FORUM

Executive 3A/3B Moderator: Ellen Hanak, PPIC

Thispublicpolicyforumbringstogetherfloodmanagementexpertsfromfederal,state,andlocalagenciestodiscusspracticalnextstepstowardsuchavisionwithtwoofthePPICstudyauthors.Topicsofdiscussionwillinclude:(i)usingamorediversesetofenvironmentallybeneficialfloodprotectiontools,includingsetbackleveesandbypasses;(ii)developingbetterrisk-basedinvestmentguidelinesandmorerobustfundingandcost-sharingapproaches;(iii)improvingincentivesforfloodinsuranceuptake;(iv)betterincorporatingecologicalbenefitsoffloodprotectionaspartofanoverallregionalstrategy;and(v)overcominginstitutionalbarrierstoamoreintegratedregionalapproach.

Curt Aikens,YubaCountyWaterAgencyJay Lund,UniversityofCaliforniaDavis(co-authorofPPICstudy)Michael Mierzwa,CaliforniaDepartmentofWaterResourcesEdwin “Stu” Townsley,U.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineersWarren “Dusty” Williams,RiversideCountyFloodControlDistrict

2:15 – 3:45 PANEL DISCUSSION: RIPARIAN LANDS – THE ROLE OF PLANTS IN FLOODPLAIN VALUE AND FLOOD RISK REDUCTION

Marina 4 Moderator: Stefan Lorenzato, Coordinator, Riparian Habitat Joint Venture

Thediscussionwillfocusonblendingthephysicalandbiologicalcharacteristicsoffloodwaystoachievedesignswhereplantsstabilizethephysicalchannelwhilethephysicalchannelstabilizestheplantcommunity.Thesessionincludesaudienceparticipationinplacingvegetationtypesinamodelfloodplainforfloodmanagementpurposes.

Jason Sweikel,ChicoStateGeographicInformationCenterTom Griggs,RiverPartnersChris Bowles,cbec,inc.John Pritchard,WoodRodgers,Inc.

CONCURRENT TECHNICAL SESSIONS – WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON

Executive 1 2:15–3:45TECHNICAL SESSION: Hydrologic Modeling II SESSION CHAIR: Sharon Humphreys, Senior Project Manager, Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.

Presenting a Calibrated Hydrologic Model of the Sun Valley Watershed Utilizing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Gridded Surface Subsurface Hydrologic Analysis (GSSHA) Software, AnnjanetteDodd,PhD,PE,ManhardConsulting,Ltd.Extreme Event Determination for Tijuana and San Mateo Rivers: Importance of Exceedances Series vs Annual Maxima Series in Southern California, LuisParra,URSRedesigning “Design” Rainfall, MichaelNowlan,PE,CFM,WoodRodgers,Inc.Flood Hazard Assessment Challenges in Rain-on-Snow Hydrology in Sierra Valley, California, ShyamalChowdhury,PhD,CFM,VicePresident,WoodRodgers,Inc.,MichaelNowlan,PE,CFM, Associate,WoodRodgers,Inc.,ShayanRahman,EIT,AssistantEngineer,WoodRodgers,Inc.,Yigui Liang,PhD,PE,SeniorEngineer,DWR,KathleenSchaefer,RegionalEngineer,RegionIX,FEMA, DouglasBoyle,PhD,AssociateProfessor,UniversityofNevada,Reno

Executive 2A/2B 2:15–3:45TECHNICAL SESSION: Levees – Criteria for Flood Protection SESSION CHAIR: Mark Seits, PE, CFM, Vice-President, HDR, Inc.

Challenges and Success of Modifying Federal Levee System and River Corridor by Local Interests, Part 2,JeffreyTwitchell,PE,SeniorConsultant,GEIConsultants,Inc.Periodic Levee Inspections for the USACE Levee Safety Program, NathanSchreiner,PE,Civil Engineer,TetraTech,Inc.Criteria for Demonstrating Urban Level of Flood Protection, RebeccaGuo,AssociateWaterResources Engineer,MWH,KenKirby,FLOODSAFEExecutiveAdvisor,KirbyConsultingGroup,RodMayer, AssistantDeputyDirector,DWR,AllanOto,ProjectEngineer,DWR,RicardoPineda,Floodplain ManagementBranchChief,DWR,Yung-HsinSun,VicePresident,MWH continued next page


Executive 4 2:15–3:45TECHNICAL SESSION: GIS for Flood Risk Modeling and Master Planning I SESSION CHAIR: James Moore, Senior Hydraulics Engineer, Nevada Department of Transportation

An Ocean of Data: GIS Data Acquisition for the Open Pacific Coast, JamesJohnston,CFM,GISP, GISManager,AECOMAdvances in GIS-Based Datasets for Hydrologic Studies, DavePeterson,PE,Principal,Peterson Brustad,Inc.,ChrisFritz,PE,ProjectEngineer,PetersonBrustad,Inc.,MikeRossiter,EIT,Staff Engineer,PetersonBrustad,Inc.Custom Database Applications for GIS Data Management for Large Water Resources Projects, EricAnderson,GISP,PG,GISProgrammer,HDR,Inc.,PratibhaBasrao,GISP,AICP,GISSection Manager,HDR,Inc.

Seabreeze 2:15–3:45TECHNICAL SESSION: Coastal Flood Risk Modeling and Mapping II SESSION CHAIR: Bob Battalio, Principal, Philip Williams & Associates

FEMA Initiates the Open Pacific Coast Study to Update Over 450 Flood Insurance Rate Maps Along the Entire California Coastline, EdwardCurtis,PE,CFM,SeniorEngineer,FEMARegionIX, NicoleMetzger,Oceanographer,ProjectManager,MichaelBakerJr.,Inc.,DarrylHatheway,CFM, SeniorCoastalScientist,AECOMWater,VinceGeronimo,PE,CFM,ProjectManager,AECOM800 Miles of Field Reconnaissance on a Shoestring Budget: Findings and Lessons Learned from the California Coast, JustinVandever,BakerAECOM

Spinnaker 2:15–3:45TECHNICAL SESSION: Alluvial Fan Flood Hazard Assessment II SESSION CHAIR: Marty Teal, PE, PH, D.WRE, Vice-President, WEST Consultants

Comparative Critique of Flood Hazard Delineations Using FAN, FLO-2D, and Geomorphic Methods Relative to Post-Flood Inundation Mapping, JonathanFuller,PE,RG,PH,CFM,President, JEFuller/Hydrology&Geomorphology,Inc.Hydrologic Parameterization Using a Geomorphic-Based Rapid Watershed Characterization Approach, LiChen,DivisionofHydrologicSciences,DesertResearchInstitute,JulianneMiller, DivisionofHydrologicSciences,DesertResearchInstitute,ThomasLoomis,FloodControlDistrict ofMaricopaCountyIntent, Suitability and Consequence: the AFTF Geodesign Solution, BoykinWitherspoonIII,Geospatial ResearchManager,WaterResourcesInstitute,CalStateSanBernardino,SusanLongville, GeospatialResearchManager,WaterResourcesInstitute,CalStateSanBernardino

Marina 6 2:15-3:45TECHNICAL SESSION: Advanced Modeling Techniques II SESSION CHAIR: Don Tracy, Associate Civil Engineer, Riverside County Flood Control & Water

Conservation District

Risk and Uncertainty Theory - Practical Applications in Water Resources: Shortcuts Taken and Their Possible Effects, DavidWilliams,PhD,PE,DWRE,FASCE,President,DavidT.Williams andAssociates,JeryStedinger,PhD,MASCE,Professor,CornellUniversity,SchoolofCivil& EnvironmentalEngineeringRisk and Uncertainty Analysis: Challenges in Parameter Estimation, BenTustison,PE,DWRE, SupervisingEngineer,MBKEngineersAdvanced Modeling Techniques for Flood Reduction Studies and Storm Drain Master Planning, CarlosDiaz,PE,ProjectEngineer,Winzler&Kelly,RickJorgensen,PE,ProjectManager, Winzler&Kelly

3:45 – 4:15 BREAK – EXHIBIT HALL – Harbor Island Ballroom

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74:15 – 5:45 PANEL DISCUSSION: SYSTEM REOPERATION – THE PROMISE AND THE PERILS

Grande Moderator: Elizabeth (Betty) Andrews, PE, Principal Engineer, ESA PWABallroom A/B

TheStateofCaliforniaisundertakingthreekeyinitiativeswithregardtowatersupplyandfloodmanagementsystems:multi-objectivefloodmanagement(FloodSAFE),comprehensivemanagementoftheSacramento-SanJoaquinDelta(DeltaPlan),andSystemReoperations.SenateBillX21authorizedtheSystemReoperationsProgram,whichseekstoidentifyandexaminepromisingoptionsforreconfiguringandre-operatingtheState’sfloodprotectionandwatersupplysystemtoincreasewatersupplyreliabilityandfloodprotection,andtoprovideforecosystemrestoration.TheseinitiativespresentanextraordinaryopportunityfordramaticallyimprovingtheperformanceoftheState’sfloodandwatersupplymanagementsystem:providinggreaterwatersupplyreliability,reducingfloodhazards,andrestoringfloodplainhabitatandthenaturaltimingofflowsatanunprecedentedvalley-widescale.However,evenifthepromiseofsystemreoperationbenefitsisconsiderable,technicalandinstitutionalchallengesexisttodevelopingoptimalreoperationplansandimplementingthem.Panelistswilladdresspotentialopportunities,technicalandpolicyconstraints,andotherlimitingfactors,inlightofspecificormultiplegoalsforreoperation(watersupply,floodmanagement,ecosystem).

Stu Townsley,USArmyCorpsofEngineersJohn Cain,AmericanRiversCurt Aikens,YubaCountyWaterAgencyJay Lund,UniversityofCalifornia,DavisJoe Countryman,MBKEngineersMichael Mierzwa,CaliforniaDWR

4:15 – 5:45 FEMA MOCK DISCOVERY SESSION – Executive 2A/2B

4:15 – 5:45 OVERVIEW OF FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES IN CALIFORNIA’S CENTRAL VALLEY – Executive 3A/3B Presented by Rod Mayer, California DWR

CONCURRENT TECHNICAL SESSIONS – WEDNESDAY LATE AFTERNOON

Executive 1 4:15–5:45TECHNICAL SESSION: HYDROLOGIC MODELING III SESSION CHAIR: Scott McGolpin, Director, County of Santa Barbara Public Works

Continuous Hydrologic Simulation - Avoiding the Pitfalls of Assuming Hydrologic Stationarity, RichardShimota,PE,CFM,WESTConsultants,Inc.Synthesizing Peak Flow Design and Long Term Simulation Hydrology, MichaelNowlan,PE,CFM, WoodRodgers,Inc.NEXRAD Radar Rainfall Analysis in HEC-HMS Hydrologic Modeling, BrianRowley,PE,CFM, AssociateProjectManager,AtkinsHydromodification Continuous Modeling Simulation Dilemma: To SWMM or to HSPF? Comparative Analysis of Q2 in San Diego and Orange Counties, LuisParra,URS

Executive 4 4:15–5:45TECHNICAL SESSION: GIS for Flood Risk Modeling and Master Planning II SESSION CHAIR: William Samuels, Assistant Vice President, SAIC

Enhancing Hydrologic and Hydraulic Analysis with GIS Visualization, JohnPritchard,PE,CFM, WoodRodgers,ShengTan,GISP,WoodRodgersUsing Interactive GIS Web Technology for Floodplain Modeling and DataManagement, PratibhaBasrao,GISP,AICP,GISSectionManager,HDR,Inc.,EricAnderson,GISP,PG,GIS Programmer,HDR,Inc.Building a Dynamic Master Plan with GIS, ToryWalker,PE,CFM,LEEDGA,President,ToryR. WalkerEngineering,Inc.,TylerSchemper,MS,PE,ProjectManager,ToryR.WalkerEngineering,Inc.

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Seabreeze 4:15–5:45 TECHNICAL SESSION: Coastal Erosion, Sea Level Rise and Adaptation SESSION CHAIR: Pal Hegedus, Vice-President, RBF Consulting

California Takes Action on Sea-Level Rise, AmberMace,PhD,ExecutiveDirector,CaliforniaOcean ProtectionCouncilSea-Level Rise, Coastal Flood and Erosion Vulnerability Assessment, and AdaptationSolutions, NicholasGarrity,PE,SouthernCaliforniaManager,ESAPWA,RobertBattalio,PE,Principal Engineer,ESAPWAA Dutch Perspective on Adapting to Rising Tides in San Francisco Bay, PeterWijsman,Program Manager,ARCADIS

Spinnaker 4:15-5:45TECHNICAL SESSION:FLOOD RISK AND THE CALIFORNIA DELTA SESSION CHAIR: Mike Mirmazaheri, California DWR

A Framework for Department of Water Resources Investments in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Integrated Flood Management,DaveMraz,DeltaLeveesEngineeringandEnvironmental BranchChief,DWRFlood Protection for the Small Communities in the Delta,AndreaLobato,DeltaLeveesSpecialFlood ControlProjectsManager,DWREnvironmental Considerations for Flood Control within the Delta,ChuckTyson,DeltaEcosystem EnhancementManager,DWRThe Need for Consistency in Levee Inspection in the Delta,JonWright,DeltaLeveesSpecialFlood ControlProjectsManager,DWR

Marina 6 4:15–5:45TECHNICAL SESSION: Advanced Modeling Techniques III SESSION CHAIR: Clark Frentzen, Chief, Planning and Policy, US Army Corps of Engineers

HEC-RAS and MIKE 11 – Similarities and Differences in an Idealized Channel, DaleKerper,MS, PE,SeniorEngineer,DHIWater&Environment,Inc.,RohinSaleh,MS,PE,SupervisingCivil Engineer,CountyofAlamedaPublicWorksAgencyAdvanced Modeling Techniques used for Floodplain Mapping – Examples from two Watersheds, JeffHouse,CFM,ManhardConsulting,Ltd.Urban Drainage Design Modeling Approaches: Traditional (HEC/WSPG) vs. Linked-Dynamic (XPSWMM), HarshalDesai,PE,CFM,GroupManager,Atkins,BrianRowley,PE,CFM,Associate ProjectManager,Atkins

5:45 – 7:00 RECEPTION IN EXHIBIT HALL – Harbor Island Ballroom (No Host Bar)

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7:00 – 8:00 CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST IN EXHIBIT HALL – Harbor Island Ballroom

7:00 – 8:00 FMA BREAKFAST MEMBERSHIP MEETING – Spinnaker

8:00 – 9:00 BREAKFAST SESSION WITH CALIFORNIA DWR: LEVERAGING IRWM FOR FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT

Spinnaker ThissessionwillofferaninteractivedialogueregardingtheCaliforniaWaterPlanUpdate2013,the StatewideFloodManagementPlanningProgram,andthedevelopmentofaStrategicPlanfortheFuture ofIRWM.SessionorganizedbyChrisMcCready,MikeFloydandTerriWegener,CaliforniaDWR. ModeratedbyLisaBeutler,ExecutiveFacilitator,CaliforniaWaterPlan,MWHGlobal,Inc.

Maritime Allday,byappointment–FEMA’sCommunityRatingSystem(CRS)Boardroom

9:00 – 10:30 PANEL DISCUSSION: FEDERAL AND STATE EFFORTS ON LEVEE POLICY AND DESIGN CRITERIA

Spinnaker Moderator: Ric Reinardt, MBK Engineers

Levee Certification Program Update from FEMA EricSimmons,FEMARegion9.Newguidanceonmappingbehindlevees.SummaryofprogressonleveecertificationintheWest,keyissuesandexperiencesinworkingwithlocalagenciesoncertificationandmapping.New Engineering Circular on Levee SafetyStuTownsley,USACEUrban Levee Design CriteriaMichaelMierzwaorVincentRodriguez,CaliforniaDWRDavidFord,DavidFordConsultingEngineers

Q&A With State and Federal Agencies

9:00 – 10:30 PANEL DISCUSSION: SUSTAINABLE FUNDING STRATEGIES THROUGH INTEGRATED PLANNING

Executive 2A/2B Session Moderator: Bill Harris, City of San DiegoJay Aldean,TruckeeRiverFloodProjectTerri Wegener,DWR-IRWM,FloodSAFEKirby Everhart,HazardMitigationGrantsSection,CalEMAPhil Doudar,CountyofLosAngelesMegan Fidell,CaliforniaDepartmentofWaterResources

CONCURRENT TECHNICAL SESSIONS – THURSDAY MORNING

Executive 1 9:00–10:30TECHNICAL SESSION: Flood Risk Communication Toolbox SESSION CHAIR: Jeanne Ruefer, Regional Program Management Lead, Accenture

FEMA’s Outreach Tools and Templates for Community Officials, FranceskaRamos,Mitigation OutreachSpecialist,FEMARegionIX,LisaMessano,CFM,Communications&Outreach Specialist,MichaelBakerJr.,Inc.,WendyChang,OutreachCoordinator,AECOMTools You Can Use for Understanding and Communicating Coastal Risk, StephanieBeard,Outreach Specialist,IMSGattheNOAACoastalServicesCenterUtilizing Innovative Tools to Help the Public Understand Their Flood Risk, AlixShutello, ManagingDirector,TeamFloodSmart,MarcusSnyder,TeamFloodSmartPlacing Risk Awareness Where Risk Decisions are made – Flood Hazard Information for your Protection, JoshuaPrice,GISP,CFM,SeniorProjectManager,Atkins

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Executive 3A/3B 9:00–10:30TECHNICAL SESSION: Comparisons of 1D and 2D Hydraulic Modeling Approaches SESSION CHAIR: Eric S. Clyde, PE, D.WRE, Principal Engineer, MWH Global, Inc.

Pros and Cons of 1D and 2D Modeling, BillSyme,Associate,BMTWBMPtyLtdThe Necessity for Engineers to Review ALL Hydraulic Models, RohinSaleh,PE,AlamedaCounty FloodControlDistrict,DanMatthies,PE,CFM,WoodRodgersInc.,ChenSoo,PE,CFM, WoodRodgersInc.Comparison of Analyses Along Lower Dry Creek in Northern Sacramento: 1-D Unsteady-State HEC-RAS and 2-D Steady-State SMS Hydraulic Models, JamesHeyen,PE,SeniorHydraulic Engineer,WESTConsultants,Inc.Steady State vs. Unsteady State 1-D/2-D Hydrodynamic Modeling in Support of Floodplain Mapping – Pros and Cons, HassanKasraie,KasraieConsulting,SergioVargas,VenturaCounty WatershedProtectionDistrict,PlanningandRegulatoryDivision,E.ZiaHosseinipour,VenturaCounty WatershedProtectionDistrict,PlanningandRegulatoryDivision

Seabreeze 9:00–10:30 TECHNICAL SESSION: Sediment and Erosion: Modeling and Analysis for Arid Regions SESSION CHAIR: John Hathaway, Watercourse Planning Manager, Flood Control District of

Maricopa County

Borrego Canyon Wash Watershed Sediment & Erosion Control / Stabilization Program, BrucePhillips,SeniorVicePresident,PacificAdvancedCivilEngineering,Inc.Channel Forming Discharge and Historical Sediment & Erosion Transport Analysis in Arid Southwestern Streams: Implication for Jurisdiction, DavidJaffe,PhD,PE,D.WRE,Senior Engineer,Dudek

Marina 3 9:00–10:30 TECHNICAL SESSION: Flood Risk Planning: Case Studies and Lessons Learned I SESSION CHAIR: Carl Walker, Senior Civil Engineer, City of Roseville

Drew Valley Flood Mitigation – A Losses Avoided Success Story Verified During the Historic Atlanta September 2009 Flood Event, DuncanHastie,PE,SeniorAssociate,DewberryCombining Flood Control and Green Infrastructure Objectives in the Retrofit of Aging Storm Drain Infrastructure in the City of Berkeley, California, GregoryGuensch,PE,CFM,WaterResources Engineer,BalanceHydrologics,EdwardBallman,PE,CFM,Principal,BalanceHydrologics,Lorin Jensen,SeniorEngineer,CityofBerkeleyPublicWorksDepartment,JoshBradt,Watershed ResourcesDirector,CityofBerkeleyPublicWorksDepartment

Marina 4 9:00–10:30TECHNICAL SESSION: Risk MAP and Flood Hazard Mapping SESSION CHAIR: Supervisor Stan Cleveland, Sutter County

Effective Partnering & Collaborating: Mono County’s Success Initiating Flood Hazard Mapping for the Tri-Valley Watershed, GarrettHigerd,PE,CFM,AssociateEngineerIII,MonoCounty DepartmentofPublicWorks,EricSimmons,SeniorEngineer,FEMARegionIX,KristaBethune Melnar,PE,CFM,SeniorAssociate,BakerAECOMCommunity Produced, Risk MAP like products for Flood Control District of Maricopa County, PatrickWolf,PE,CFM,SeniorWaterResourceEngineer,Dewberry,TimMurphy,FloodControl DistrictofMaricopaCounty,FarhadTavassoli,FloodControlDistrictofMaricopaCounty,Stephanie Routh,DewberryMohave Valley Risk MAP – Assessing Flood Hazard Risk from Peaks to Piedmont,BrianSchalk, P.E.,CFM,JEFullerHydrology&Geomorphology

Marina 6 9:00–10:30TECHNICAL SESSION: Floodplain Restoration – Alternative Evaluation SESSION CHAIR: Salomon Miranda, Engineer, California DWR

Using Hydrodynamic Models to Test the Feasibility of Restoration Alternatives Within the Rose Creek Watershed, San Diego County, CA, JohnStofleth,MS,cbececoengineering,ChrisBowles,PhD, PE,cbececoengineering,ChrisCampbell,MS,cbececoengineering,MarkCarpenter,KTU&A, JulieFontane,TrestlesEnvironmentalCorporation

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Using Integrated Models to Quantify Ecological Benefits of Floodplain Restoration: Scenarios on the San Joaquin River, California, MaryMatella,PhDStudent,UniversityofCalifornia, Berkeley,MarkTompkins,PE,PhD,NewFieldsRiverBasinServices,LLC,JohnCain,Directorof ConservationforCaliforniaFloodManagement,AmericanRivers,EricGinney,Floodplain RestorationProgramManager,ESAPWAIntegrating Flood Management with Wetland Restoration on Tidally Influenced Streams, Jeffrey Haltiner,PhD,PE,SeniorVicePresident,ESAPWA,NicholasGarrity,PE,SeniorManaging Associate,ESAPWAApplications of the Rapid Geomorphic Assessment in Flood Hazard Assessments and Restoration Planning, TimAbbe,TechnicalDirector,Principal,VicePresident,CardnoENTRIX,JenneScholz, SeniorConsultant,CardnoENTRIX,ElizaGhitis,SeniorStaffGeomorphologist,CardnoENTRIX, ShawnHiggins,ProjectGeomorphologist,CardnoENTRIX,LorinReinalt,PierceCountyPublicWorks, SurfaceWaterDivision,WatershedPartnersUnitLead,HansHunger,PierceCountyPublicWorks, SurfaceWaterDivision,CapitalImprovementProgramManagerDirector


11:00 – 12:30 PANEL DISCUSSION: THE LEVEE CHALLENGE – LOCAL PERSPECTIVES

Spinnaker Moderator: Michael Mierzwa, California DWR

Levee issues in Southern CaliforniaDustyWilliams,RiversideCountyRFCDRepresentative,NFIPCoordinator,CityofLosAngeles

Impact on Local Communities: Flood Insurance Costsand Requirements ScottShapiro,Attorney

Protecting Communities in the Central ValleyRogerChurchwell,SanJoaquinAFCASupervisorStanCleveland,SutterCounty

Open Discussion – Moderated

11:00 – 12:30 PANEL DISCUSSION: SEDIMENT MANAGEMENT – IMPACTS AND OPTIONS

Executive 2A/2B Moderator: Bill Harris, City of San Diego

Gary Hildebrand,CountyofLosAngelesGreg Woodside,OrangeCountyWaterDistrictMonica Eichler,PE,PMP,CoastalProjectManagementSection,USACEDrew Kleis,ProgramManager,CityofSanDiegoTransportation&StormWaterDepartmentCathryn Henning,SanDiegoRegionalWaterQualityControlBoard

CONCURRENT TECHNICAL SESSIONS – THURSDAY LATE MORNING

Executive 1 11:00–12:30TECHNICAL SESSION: Success Stories in Flood Risk Communication SESSION CHAIR: Brian Murray, Policy and Program Supervisor, King County River and Floodplain

Management

California Department of Water Resources’ Flood Risk Notification Program, MariaLorenzo-Lee, CaliforniaDWRKentucky Risk Communication & Collaboration Toolbox, CareyJohnson,RiskMAPManager, KentuckyDivisionofWaterResources,JohnLewis,PE,EnvironmentalEngineer,Kentucky DivisionofWaterResources,AnnemarieCason,OutreachSpecialist,KentuckyDivisionofWater Resources,JimmyStahl,PE,ProjectManager,URSCorp.,BenConley,GISSpecialist,URSCorp.Using Future Condition Hydrology and Economic Analysis to Convey Risk to Community Members as Part of an Effective Outreach Program, JimDeAngelo,CFM,ProjectManager,MichaelBakerJr.,Inc.

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Ensuring Better Public Response in Emergency Evacuations, RonaldBaldwin,FloodPreparedness Specialist,Peterson-Brustad,Inc.

Executive 3A/3B 11:00–12:30TECHNICAL SESSION: 2-D Hydraulic Modeling: Trends and Applications I SESSION CHAIR: Dale Kerper, MSCE, PE, Senior Engineer, DHI

Mapping of Floodways using 2D Models, BillSyme,Associate,BMTWBMPtyLtd,ColbyManwaring, Manager,XP-SoftwareBlurring the Lines: Changing Topography Specifications for 2-D Modeling, JohnHathaway,PE,CFM, WatercoursePlanningManager,FloodControlDistrictofMaricopaCountyFloodplain Managers and 2D Models, MichaelCrenshaw,PE,CFM,Stormwater&FloodProducts Manager,XPSoftware,ColbyManwaring,PE,President,XPSoftwareInnovative Two-Dimensional Floodplain Models: Selecting a Design Alternative to Minimize Flooding Impacts, RachelTereska,PE,Principal,NTMEngineering,Inc.,CharlesSacavage,NTM Engineering,Inc.

Seabreeze 11:00–12:30TECHNICAL SESSION: Hydromodification Management SESSION CHAIR: Sara Agahi, Program Manager, County of San Diego

Hydromodification Management in the San Diego Region, ToryWalker,PE,CFM,LEEDGA,President, ToryR.WalkerEngineering,Inc.,TylerSchemper,MS,PE,ProjectManager,ToryR.Walker Engineering,Inc.Mitigation of Hydromodification Impacts in a San Diego County Canyon: A Case Study, Venkat Gummadi,CPESC,SeniorStaffEngineer,GeosyntecConsultants,KathleenHarrison,PG,Senior Geologist,GeosyntecConsultantsHydromodification Management Practices in California, JimNabong,Transportation&StormWater Department,CityofSanDiego,EricMosolgo,BrownandCaldwell

Marina 3 11:00–12:30TECHNICAL SESSION: Flood Risk Planning: Case Studies and Lessons Learned II SESSION CHAIR: Melissa Walker, Chief, Flood Control Planning Div., County of San Bernardino –

Dept. of Public Works

Inner Harbor Navigation Canal Project, New Orleans, LA, PaulStirm,ProjectControlsManager, ARCADISMVN-ContractorLessons Learned from Locally Driven Flood Improvement Projects in the Sacramento Valley, ChrisElliott,Principal,ICFInternationalThe Queensland Floods - Where to From Here, BillSyme,Associate,BMTWBMPtyLtd.Contracting Technique to Meet Aggressive Schedule for Louisiana Coastal Protection, A.Wayne Welch,PE,VicePresident,ARCADIS,BarbaraLester,PE,LMVR,USACE

Marina 4 11:00–12:30TECHNICAL SESSION: Effects of Subsidence on Flood Risk SESSION CHAIR: William Panos, Director of Pubic Works, City of West Sacramento

Stage Data Corrections for Gage Subsidence and Sea Level Rise in the Sacramento-San Joaquin, DavidMurbach,SeniorEngineer,PetersonBrustad,Inc.,DavidPeterson,Principal,PetersonBrustad, Inc.,RogerChurchwell,DeputyExecutiveDirector,SanJoaquinAreaFloodControlAgency,Gemma Biscocho,AssociateCivilEngineer,SanJoaquinAreaFloodControlAgency,JeffConway,District Manager,ReclamationDistrict800The Development of Guidelines and Procedures for Land Subsidence Investigations, Kenneth Fergason,SeniorGeologist,AMECEarth&Environmental,Inc.Using Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (Insar) Data as a Tool for Flood Risk Assessment, KennethFergason,SeniorGeologist,AMECEarth&Environmental,Inc.

Marina 6 11:00–12:30TECHNICAL SESSION: Floodplain Restoration Success Stories SESSION CHAIR: John Nicoletti, Supervisor, County of Yuba

Lake Forest Creek Restoration of Historic Stream Channel, MarkGookin,PE,CFM,Principal,Wood Rodgers,Inc.,MaryHorvath,PE,CFM,Associate,WoodRodgers,Inc.,BrianStewart,PE,Placer CountyTahoeEngineeringDivision continued next page

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Importance of Maintenance of Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program Projects, MaryHorvath,PE,CFM,Associate,WoodRodgers,Inc.,MarkGookin,PE,CFM,Principal,Wood Rodgers,Inc.Experiences with Enhancing Salmonid Habitat on a Highly Modified River in California, Chris Hammersmark,PhD,PE,Eco-engineer,cbececoengineering,ChrisBowles,PhD,PE,Eco-engineer, cbececoengineeringMeeting Multi-function Floodplain Restoration Objectives in a Dynamic Coastal Environment along the Carmel River in Monterey County, California, EdwardBallman,PE,CFM,Principal, BalanceHydrologics,Inc.,EricRiedner,PE,CivicEngineer,BalanceHydrologics,Inc.,Annette Cayout,Engineer/Hydrologist,BalanceHydrologics,Inc.,DonnaMeyers,DirectorofConservation, BigSurLandTrust

12:30 – 2:00 BUFFET LUNCH IN EXHIBIT HALL – Harbor Island Ballroom

2:00 – 5:30 PANEL DISCUSSION: THE PERFECT COASTAL STORM – UNLOCKING THE WEST COAST FLOOD RISK MYSTERY AND EXPLORING THE POLICY AND PLANNING IMPLICATIONS

Spinnaker Thispanelwillconsidertheregulatoryandplanningcommunity’suseofseveralon-goingstateandfederalagencyinitiativestomapexistingorfutureCaliforniacoastalfloodhazards.Theseinundationmappingstudiesconsidervariousmechanicsrelatedtocoastalflooding:offshorewaterlevels,waves,erosion,sealevelrise,andtsunamis.Thesecoastalfloodriskshavemajorimplicationsforpublicsafety,andeconomicandenvironmentalsustainability.RepresentativesfromNOAA,FEMA,USGS,andtheCGSwillpresenttheircoastalstudygoalsandanalysismethodsduringthefirstpanelsession.Theregulatoryandplanningcommunitywillengagethesestudymanagersduringthesecondpanelsessiontounderstandtheuseofthecoastalfloodstudyresultsforplanning,permitting,andimplementingprojectsthatincreaseresiliencytocoastalflooding.Panel Session No. 1:Moderator: Vince Geronimo, PE, CFM, AECOMEd Curtis,PE,CFM,RegionalEngineer,FEMARegionIXRiskAnalysisBranchChuck Real,GP,SupervisingEngineeringGeologist,CaliforniaGeologicSurveyDouglas Marcy,CoastalHazardsSpecialist,NOAACoastalServicesCenterPatrick Barnard,Ph.D.,CoastalGeologist,USGSCoastalandMarineGeologyProgram

Panel Session No. 2:Moderator: Maria Lorenzo-Lee, PE, CFM, CA DWRKathy Weldon,CoastalProgramManager,CityofEncinitasBrian Holland,AICP,ClimateProgramsDirector,ICLEI-LocalGovernmentsforSustainabilityAmber Mace,PhD,ExecutiveDirector,CaliforniaOceanProtectionCouncil

CONCURRENT TECHNICAL SESSIONS – THURSDAY AFTERNOON

Executive 1 2:00–3:30TECHNICAL SESSION: Levees – Geotechnical Evaluation and Seepage Mitigation SESSION CHAIR: Michael Bessette, Flood Protection Manager, City of West Sacramento

Utilizing Automated Analyses for Evaluation of Levees in Sacramento Region, BobWoldringh, MSc,FugroConsultants,Inc.,MikeInamine,DWR,SteveMahnke,DWRGeotechnical Levee Hazard Assessments, VincentRodriguezCaliforniaDWR,SteveMahnke, CaliforniaDWR,ChristopherJones,CaliforniaDWR,RichardMiller,URSCorporation,Sujan Punyamurthula,URSCorporation,RonHeinzen,KleinfelderAssociatesSheetpiles versus Soil Bentonite Walls: Which One Is Best to Mitigate Levee Seepage Deficiencies? Case Study at Alameda Creek, Alameda County, CA, CraigHall,PE,GE,Kleinfelder,MosesTsang, PE,AlamedaCountyFloodControlDistrict

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Executive 3A/3B 2:00–3:30TECHNICAL SESSION: 2D Hydraulic Modeling: Trends and Applications II SESSION CHAIR: Lea Adams, Hydraulic Engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,

Sacramento District

2D Urban Floodplain Modeling and Economic Loss Estimation Using a Combination of FLO-2D, HEC-RAS, and HAZUS, LiangXu,SeniorEngineer,SantaClaraValleyWaterDistrict,GabrielVallin, AssistantEngineer,SantaClaraValleyWaterDistrict,ChristyChung,AssistantEngineer,SantaClara ValleyWaterDistrictAssessing Urban Flooding Using FLO-2D, RobertaCronquist,MS,RCE,CFM,PrincipalProjectEngineer, RickEngineeringCompanyUrban 2-Dimensional Flow Hydrology in Phoenix, AZ, AfshinAhouraiyan,PE,ProjectManager,Flood ControlDistrictofMaricopaCounty,RobLyons,PE,CFM,CivilEngineer,JEFullerHydrology& GeomorphologyUrban Surface Flood Analysis Using Coupled 1D & 2D Modeling with XP-SWM, TomRyan,PE, RBFConsulting

Seabreeze 2:00–3:30TECHNICAL SESSION: Financing Local Flood and Stormwater Programs SESSION CHAIR: Jamal Batta, CFM, PE, Floodplain Manager, Drainage & Floodplain Management,

City of San Diego

Gwinnett County Stormwater Management Program- Implementation of a Stormwater Utility and Benefits Realized in the September 2009 Flood Event, JonathanSemerjian,PE,EngineerV, GwinnettCountyDepartmentofWaterResources,SamFleming,PE,SeniorProjectManager, DewberryLocal Agency Financing of Flood Improvements: Compliance with Proposition 218, AndreaClark, Counsel,DowneyBrandLLPLocal Revenue Sources for California Stormwater Management Programs, JeanetteHahn,Director ofFinancialConsulting,NBSFlood Control Prop 218 Assessment District Best Practices, SethWurzel,President,SethWurzel Consulting,Inc.,KimFloyd,President,KimFloydCommunications,Inc.

Marina 3 2:00–3:30TECHNICAL SESSION: Innovative Strategies in Flood Risk Planning I SESSION CHAIR: Gary Hildebrand, Assistant Deputy Director, Los Angeles County Public Works

Time for Extreme Makeover? Why We Should Rethink Our Water Infrastructure, and How, BettyAndrews,Principal,ESAPWA,EricGinney,ESAPWA,JohnCain,AmericanRivers,Mark Tompkins,NewfieldsRiverBasinServices,MaryMatella,UniversityofCalifornia,BerkeleyApplying an Asset Management Program to Storm Water and Watershed Strategic Business Planning and Management, RichardHaimann,PE,HDR,Inc.,DreKleis,EdOthmer,PE, ColinChung,Phd,PEIntegrated Watershed Based Approach to Complex Urban Runoff and Stormwater Management, YounSim,PhD,PE,LosAngelesCountyFloodControlDistrictMulti-Objective Decision Tool for Flood Control Masterplanning, BrucePhillips,SeniorVice President,PacificAdvancedCivilEngineering

Marina 4 2:00–3:30TECHNICAL SESSION: Dam Failure and Flood Risk: Mapping and Data Sets SESSION CHAIR: Brian Stewart, Senior Civil Engineer, Placer County Public Works

Developing a Dam Inundation Database in Region IX under FEMA’s Risk MAP Program, Ethan Mobley,MichaelBakerJr.,Inc.,XingLiu,MichaelBakerJr.,Inc.,EdwardCurtis,PE,CFM,FEMA, FEMARegionIXRisk Map Datasets for Dam Safety and Consequence Assessment, SamCrampton,DewberryFEMA’s Guidance for Inundation Mapping of Flood Risk Associated with Dam Incidents and Failures, SamCrampton,DewberryandJamesDemby,P.E.,FEMANationalDamSafetyProgram

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Marina 6 2:00–3:30TECHNICAL SESSION: Vegetation and Ecosystem Management SESSION CHAIR: Jay Aldean, Interim Director, Truckee River Flood Project

Next Generation Intelligent Cyberphysical Systems for Integrated Environmental Monitoring and Management, HarryKolar,PhD,DistinguishedEngineer,Sensor-BasedSolutions,IBMResearchVegetation Management to Balance Channel Capacity and Riparian Habitat Needs, KenSchwarz, ConsultingHydrologist,HorizonWaterandEnvironment,KeenanFoster,SCWABotanistand ResourceManager,JonNiehaus,SCWAMaintenanceManagerLater Summer Planting: A Benefits Study, DebraStokes,RegionalSalesManager,DriWater,Inc.Riparian Lands: The Role of Plants in Floodplain Value and Flood Risk Reduction, Stefan Lorenzato,Coordinator,RiparianHabitatJointVenture


4:00 EXHIBIT HALL CLOSES

4:00 – 5:30 PANEL DISCUSSION: CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION PLAN – Evaluation Methods and Performance Matrix

Executive 2A/2B Session Moderator: Mike Mierzwa, DWR/Kari Shively, MWH

ThissessionprovidesareviewofthetechnicalevaluationsforsupportingthedevelopmentoftheCentralValleyFloodProtectionPlan.Thesessionwillbeginwithanoverviewoftechnicalanalysisbythemoderator.

Overview of Technical Analyses–MikeMierzwa,DWR/KariShively,MWHSystem Hydrologic and Hydraulic Performance –JoeBartlett,DWR/JoshYangorEricClyde,MWHFlood Damage Reduction and Life Loss Prevention–JenniferMarr,DWR/AnnaFock,MWH/David Ford,FordEngineeringReservoir Studies and Opportunities–RebeccaGuoorEricClyde,MWHEcosystem Function Enhancement and Restoration Opportunities–StacyCepello,DWR/John Hunter,AECOMClimate Change Adaptation–MattYoungorYung-HsinSun,MWH

CONCURRENT TECHNICAL SESSIONS – THURSDAY LATE AFTERNOON

Executive 1 4:00–5:30TECHNICAL SESSION: Levees – Managing Vegetation SESSION CHAIR: Andrew Darrow, Development Coordinator, Placer County Flood Control & Water


Managing The Impacts Of Vegetation On Sacramento River Levees, ThomasSmith,PE,GE, President,RiverSmithEngineering,Inc.,Col.(Ret.)ThomasChapman,PE,AssociateVicePresident, HNTBCorp.Trees On Levees: Challenges With Conflicting Legal, Federal And Local Policy Mandates, Brian Murray,Supervisor,RiverandFloodplainManagementSection,KingCountyDepartmentofNatural ResourcesandParks

Executive 3A/3B 4:00–5:30TECHNICAL SESSION: 2-D Hydraulic Modeling: Trends and Applications III SESSION CHAIR: Thomas Plummer, President, Civil Engineering Solutions, Inc.

Two-Dimensional Modeling of the Yuba River and Adjacent Floodplains Containing Active Aggregate Mining Operations, JohnPritchard,PE,CFM,WoodRodgers,Inc.,DarrenBonfantine, PE,CFM,WoodRodgers,Inc.,FranBorcalli,PE,WoodRodgers,Inc.,ReinaldoGarcie,PhD, FLO-2D,Inc.,YiguoLiang,PhD,PE,DWR,TomChristensen,PE,DWR,ShyamalChowdhury, PhD,CFM,WoodRodgers,Inc.2D Hydraulic Modeling of Innovative Streambank Protection Measures, VenkatGummadi,CPESC, SeniorStaffEngineer,GeosyntecConsultants,AkliluTesfamichael,PhD,ProjectEngineer, GeosyntecConsultants


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Two-Dimensional Hydraulic Modeling of the Bike Paths along the Los Angeles River, DaiThomas, TetraTech,StuartTravant,TetraTech,RobertMussetter,TetraTech,PattiSexton,TetraTechUsing an Old Method in a New Way to Model Channels in FLO-2D, HarveyOslick,PE,CFM,Senior Associate,RBFConsulting

Seabreeze 4:00–5:30 TECHNICAL SESSION: Local Revenue Strategies for Flood Risk Financing SESSION CHAIR: Diana Hernandez, Senior Civil Engineer, Riverside County Flood Control & Water


Don’t Take Grants for Granted: Techniques You Can Use to Determine if Your Project is Fundable, JeffHouse,CFM,ManhardConsulting,Ltd.How to Pay For It: An Overview of Common and Effective Revenue Strategies for Flood Control in California, JohnBliss,PE,VicePresident,SCIConsultingGroupOne Part FEMA, One Part CTP, Two Parts Local Community: A Recipe for Local Governments to Seek Funding for Quality Mitigation Proposals, MaureenTeubert,ProjectManager,WesternShasta ResourceConservationDistrictAlternative Insurance Entities (AIEs) - An Innovative Solution to Mitigate Flooding Risk, JeffreyAdams, PhD,PE,Associate,ENGEOInc.

Marina 3 4:00–5:30TECHNICAL SESSION: Innovative Strategies in Flood Risk Planning II SESSION CHAIR: Judy Soutiere, Flood Risk Program Manager, USACE, Sacramento District

Toward Understanding the Flood Protection Function of the Yuba Goldfields, BenTustison,PE,DWRE, SupervisingEngineer,MBKEngineers,DonTrieu,PE,Principal,MBKEngineersDecision Support Systems (DSS): New Tools for your Engineering Work Belt, ElizabethMesbah,PE, WaterResourcesEngineer,HDR,Inc.Drought, an Opportunity to Organize Streams, MohammadRasaviMoghaddam,Student,Department ofWatershedManagement,ScienceandResearchBranch,IslamicAzadUniversity,Tehran,Iran, Dr.AliAkbarAbbasi,FacultyMemberofAgricultureandNaturalResourcesResearchCenterof KhorasanRazavi,Iran,Dr.BaharakMotamedVaziri,FacultyMemberofDepartmentofWatershed Management,ScienceandResearchBranch,IslamicAzadUniversity,Tehran,IranFlood Future: Recommendations for Managing California’s Flood Risk and Statewide Integrated Flood Management Planning, TerriWegener,ProgramManagerStatewideFloodManagement Planning,DWR

Marina 4 4:00–5:30TECHNICAL SESSION: Dam Failure Modeling and Operational Issues SESSION CHAIR: Sergio Vargas, Deputy Director, Ventura County Watershed Protection District

Use of DSS-WISE Software for Flood Emergency Management due to Dam and Levee Breach, MustafaAltinakar,DirectorandResearchProfessor,TheUniversityofMississippi,YanDing, ResearchAssistantProfessor,TheUniversityofMississippi,JaswantSingh,ResearchScientist, TheUniversityofMississippi,MatthewInman,ResearchAssociate,TheUniversityofMississippi

Faster-Than-Real-Time, Two-Dimensional Dam and Levee Breach Flood Simulation as a Computer Game, MustafaAltinakar,DirectorandResearchProfessor,TheUniversityofMississippi, MarcusMcGrath,ResearchAssistant,PhDStudent,TheUniversityofMississippi,VijayRamalingam, ScientificSoftwareDeveloper,TheUniversityofMississippiUnexpected Flood – The Failure of a Tailings Dam in Hungary, PalHegedus,PE,DWRE,Vice President,RBFConsultingOptimizing Fusegates Design and Operation for Maximizing Dams Safety during Flooding Conditions, AbbasAfshar,Professor,IranUniversityofScienceandTechnology,ZeinabTakbiri,Researcher,Iran UniversityofScienceandTechnology

Marina 6 4:00–5:30TECHNICAL SESSION: Sediment Transport and Erosion Below Dams

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SESSION CHAIR: Stuart McKibbin, Principal Engineer, Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District

Application of Sediment & Erosionation Modeling to the Lower Santa Ana River below Prado Dam, DavidPizzi,PE,HydraulicEngineer,TetraTechFollowing the Sediment & Erosion from Prado to the Pacific: Applying the SIAM Module in HEC-RAS to the Lower Santa Ana River in Southern California, JakeGusman,PE,ProjectManager,WEST Consultants,Inc.,DarrenBertrand,Hydrologist,WESTConsultants,Inc.,VickiTripolitis,Hydraulic Engineer,WESTConsultants,Inc.,MonicaEichler,PE,PMP,CoastalSectionProjectManager,USACE, VanCrisostomo,PE,Chief,HydraulicsSection,USACESediment & Erosion Impact Analysis Method for Dam Flushing Investigation, Dragoslav Stefanovic,PhD,PE,DWRE,DirectorofAppliedResearch,WESTConsultants,Inc.,Christine Warren,PE,SeniorHydraulicEngineer,WESTConsultants,Inc.

5:30 – 7:30 SAN DIEGO TROPICAL RECEPTION – SHORELINE (Outdoors by the Marina)

The 2011 FMA Annual Conference includes a field trip to the Tijuana River Valley, on Friday, September 9. Photos courtesy of Rick Engineering


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Friday, September 9, 2011


8:00 – 9:00 CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST – Harbor Island Foyer

8:30 – 12:30 CFM EXAM – Marina 3

9:00 – 2:00 FIELD TRIP: AWARD WINNING TIJUANA RIVER VALLEY PROJECT

Marina 4 Coordinators: Dennis Bowling, Rick Engineering, and Bill Harris, City of San Diego

Project:TijuanaRiverValley

TheTijuana River ValleyisabroadalluvialfloodplainandattheterminusoftheTijuanaRiver’s1,700squaremilewatershed.NearthecoastisthemostextensivesaltmarshinsouthernCalifornia,whichispreservedwithintheTijuanaRiverNationalEstuarineSanctuary.Furtherinland,thefloodplaincoversmuchoftheSanDiegoCountyTijuanaRiverValleyRegionalPark.

Therivervalleysfloodplaincurrentlycontainsamixtureofagriculturalfields,equestrianfacilities,trails,parkfacilities,ruralhousing,riparianwoodlandanddisturbedhabitats.Therivervalleyitselfhasproventobeverydynamic,changingwiththefloodingfromeachmajorstormthatpassesthroughtheregion.Inadditionsediment,trash,andsanitationissuesalsoaffecttheTijuanaRiverValleyasthemajorityofthewatershedislocatedwithinMexico,coveringareasfromTijuanatoTecate.

ThistouroftheTijuanaRiverValleywillexploremanyareasofthevalleyandallowyoutoseefirsthandtheresultsofstormeventsthathavepassedthroughthearea,includingareasofseveresedimentationandareaswiththeremnantsofheavytrashanddebris.Thistourwilldiscussareasofhistoricsedimentation,ongoingchannelmaintenanceefforts,floodprotectionprojects,sanitarysewerdiversions,andotherregionalplanstoimproveandrestoretheTijuanaRiverValley.

CONCURRENT TECHNICAL SESSIONS – FRIDAY MORNING

Spinnaker 8:30–10:00 TECHNICAL SESSION: Flood Mapping Technologies and Applications I SESSION CHAIR: Steve Crosby, City Engineer, City of Poway

Flood Mapping and the Consequence Assessment Tool Set (CATS), WilliamSamuels,SAICFloodplain Mapping Technology: A Combination of Tools in Today’s Modern Mapping World, ChrisFritz,PE,ProjectEngineer,PetersonBrustad,Inc.A Risk MAP Story – Co-Creating Resilience in Marin County, California, KrisMay,PhD,PE,Coastal Engineer,Scientist,AECOM,LisaMessano,CFM,Communications&OutreachSpecialist,Michael BakerJr.,Inc.,EdwardCurtis,PE,CFM,SeniorEngineerFEMARegionIX,KathleenSchaefer,PE, SeniorEngineer,FEMARegionIX

Seabreeze 8:30–10:00 TECHNICAL SESSION: Strategies for Reducing Flood Risk in the Central Valley I SESSION CHAIR: Ricardo Pineda, Chief, NFIP Coordinator, California DWR

Identification and Prioritization of Multi-Use Floodplains In The Central Valley, ChrisBowles,PhD, PE,Eco-engineer,cbececoengineeringA Five Point Program for Economic Prosperity and the Central Valley Flood Management Plan, JohnCain,DirectorofConservationforCaliforniaFloodManagement,AmericanRiversCalifornia’s Flood Bypasses of the Past as a Multi-Benefit Solution for the Future, KatieJagt,PE, FulbrightFelloandConsultingEngineer,JohnCain,DirectorofConservationforCaliforniaFlood Management,AmericanRivers,JessicaLudy,AmericanRivers

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County Public Works Agency

Regulatory Realities in the San Diego Region, ToryWalker,PE,CFM,LEEDGA,President,ToryR. WalkerEngineering,Inc.Flooding and other Environment Challenges: Getting to the Root of the Problem,LindaFlournoy, PLE4Sustain-Planning&EngineeringforSustainabilityAssessment of Permeable Pavement Performance in High Volume Flooding, RichardLucera,PE, CFM,RBFConsulting

10:00 – 10:15 COFFEE – Harbor Island Foyer

CONCURRENT TECHNICAL SESSIONS – FRIDAY LATE MORNING

Spinnaker 10:15–11:45 TECHNICAL SESSION: Flood Mapping Technologies and Applications II SESSION CHAIR: Brian Trushinski, Floodplain Manager, County of Ventura

Review of HEC-GeoRAS and HEC-RAS Mapper for Delineation Projects, MarkFountain,PE,CFM, WaterResourcesDepartment,HDR,Inc.,MarkForest,PE,HDR,Inc.Using LIDAR for Structure Inventory and Enhanced Terrain Model Development, CarrieMcCrea, GISAnalyst/StormwaterSpecialist,AMECEarth&Environmental,DanielGwartney,CFM,GIS Analyst/RemoteSensingSpecialist,AMECEarth&EnvironmentalLiDAR Technology in Floodplain Mapping, MarkMeade,PE,PLS,CP,Sr.VicePresident,Chief TechnicalOfficer,PhotoScience

Seabreeze 10:15–11:45 TECHNICAL SESSION: Strategies for Reducing Flood Risk in the Central Valley II SESSION CHAIR: Jim Giottonini, Executive Director, San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency

Teetering on the Brink to Model Flood Response in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, RonaldBaldwin, FloodPreparednessSpecialist,Peterson-Brustad,Inc.Flood Risk Management in Lower San Joaquin River Basin, PaniRamalingam,PhD,PE,SeniorH&H Engineer,HDR,Inc.,SuMishra,PhD,PE,SeniorTechnicalAdvisor,HDR,Inc.,SelenaForman,PhD,PE, SeniorProjectManager,Atkins,DaveWheeldon,PE,FloodplainEvaluationBranchChief,DWRFlood Control System Status Report - Physical Condition of State Plan of Flood Control Facilities for the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan, MaryJimenez,PE,SupervisingEngineer,MWH Americas,Inc.,JeremyArrich,PE,Chief,CentralValleyFloodPlanningOffice,DWR,MerrittRice, PE,LeveeEvaluationsProgram,DWR,EricTsai,PE,SeniorEngineer,MWHAmericas,Inc.

Marina 6 10:15–11:45 TECHNICAL SESSION: Flood Hazard Regulatory Issues and Perspectives SESSION CHAIR: Thomas Fayram, Deputy Public Work Director, Santa Barbara Co. Flood Control & Water


Correcting Building Permit Violations in the City of Sacramento, DaveBrent,GovernmentAffairs Coordinator,CityofSacramento,DepartmentofUtilitiesNew and Improved Process for Issuing Building Permits in a Floodplain in the City of Sacramento, ConniePerkins,CFM,SeniorEngineer,CityofSacramento,DepartmentofUtilitiesThe U.S. Army’s Redundancy, Robustness, and Resiliency Requirement for Flood Control Channels: What Does It Mean and What Do They Want?, DavidWilliams,PhD,PE,CFM, DWRE,DTWandAssociates,LLC,LarryDacus,PE,MBKEngineers,GeorgeSills,PE,George SillsGeotechnicalEngineeringConsultants,LLC,DerekLarsen,PE,MBKEngineersThe NFIP: A Historical Perspective, MichaelBuckley,VicePresident,Dewberry

12:00 CONCLUSION OF 2011 FMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE – SEE YOU NEXT YEAR IN SACRAMENTO!


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