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National Association of Flood & Stormwater Management Agencies May 18, 2011 Managing Flood Risk – Local Tools & Challenges

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National Association of Flood & Stormwater Management

Agencies

May 18, 2011

Managing Flood Risk – Local Tools & Challenges

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About NAFSMA

Established in 1978

Membership

13 Member Public Agency Board – Based on Federal Regions

Three Mission-Focused Committees

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NAFSMA Leadership

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Comprehensive Flood Risk Management at the Federal Level

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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

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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

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NAFSMA 2011 Annual MeetingOctober 31 – November 3, 2011