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Deputy Executive Director’s ReportGeorge Riedel, CFMIt has been a very busy time at the Executive Office since the annual conference in June. The Executive Office has spent a lot of time dealing with all of the National legislative and policy issues that are taking place. In addition, there have been many activities regarding internal growth and the needs of the Association members that have occurred since the conference. I would like to provide you with a summary of those items.

StaffASFPM membership is expanding, as are the requests that we receive from local, state, and federal entities for assistance and information. In order to better serve our members, ASFPM is responding by transforming current Executive Office positions and creating three new positions.

Bruce Baird resigned as Research and Outreach Coordinator. This position is currently being advertised as Policy and Outreach Coordinator (see ASFPM Hiring). Diane Brown was the Association’s Administrative Officer and Conference Director. She has assumed the new title and duties of Communication and Events Manager (see ASFPM Staff Update). This opened the door to bring in someone else to actually plan and manage the annual national conference and other special events conducted throughout the year by ASFPM. Chad Ross will assume the new title and duties of Conference and Special Events Planner. Chad was previously the Computer Information Technologist for the Association (see ASFPM Staff Update).

ASFPM Project Management continues to expand and grow. ASFPM recently filled a new position of Project Manager with the hiring of Jeff Stone (see ASFPM Staff Update). Jeff will be working with Senior Project Manager, Alan Lulloff, to manage projects and products important to managing flood risk.

In order to meet the increasing demand by members and Chapters for training, the Association is seeking to fill a new position, Training and Chapter Coordinator. This new position will assess floodplain management training needs of ASFPM members and Chapters (see ASFPM Hiring).

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A Publication for Members

November2007

In This Issue Click on any of the following links, or simply scroll down for entire newsletter.

Deputy Executive Director’s Report2008 Awards InformationASFPM Annual Conference, Reno, NVFlood Risk Management WorkshopASFPM Staff UpdateASFPM HiringWKU Stormwater Utility SurveyM&E Committee Comments on PaperUSGS StreamgagesSevere Repetitive Loss RegulationCSO Announces New Executive DirectorTop Twelve AccomplishmentsAmerican Rivers/NOAA Grants AvailableIntegrating Hazard Mitigation into PlanningReceive Email Updates from FEMACRS Flood Procedure ChangesFloodplain Manager’s NotebookWashington Legislative ReportCFM CornerNews from ChaptersFloodplain Management Training CalendarJob Corner

Member Alert:  The 2007 Directory of Floodplain Managers is now

available! You can view a copy at: http://www.floods.org/directory8696

MembershipASFPM continues to experience growth, in part attributable to the Certified Floodplain Manager Program and the annual conference. Our membership includes state and local floodplain managers and a broad representation of federal agency staff, private industry, academia, research, and related organizations. New memberships continue to steadily increase. We have over 11,000 members between our national and Chapter members. We now have 26 Chapters: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, FMA (California, Nevada, and Hawaii), Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. We also coordinate with State Associations in Kansas, Nebraska, Montana, Utah and a regional organization in the Northwest.

ASFPM BoardAt the annual conference, new board members were installed. The board member assuming new positions are: Al W. Goodman, Chair; Greg Main, Vice-Chair; Kevin Houck, Treasurer; Paul Woodward, Region 7 Director; Jeff Sickles, Region 8 Director; Alisa Sauvageot, Region 9 Director; Michael Dopko, Chapter Director-District 1; and Ken Leep, Chapter Director-District 5. For the listing of the entire Board, Committee Co-Chairs, and liaisons, go to http://www.floods.org/pdf/board_sheet.pdf.

ASFPM CommitteesOn October 14-15, 2007, an ASFPM Committee Chair Retreat was held in Madison, Wisconsin. The primary purpose of the retreat was for the committees to validate the work plan for the FY-08 Goals and Objectives and to identify and integrate common interests and activities between the committees. The committees will be working on six white papers of significant concerns for this year. The topics of the white papers include: 1) DFIRM and long term flood hazard data maintenance, 2) Critical use facilities protection and mapping, 3) Floodway regulations to avoid increases and impacts, 4) Grandfather/actuarial insurance rates, 5) Higher flood risk reduction standards for building codes and land use, and 6) Natural and beneficial functions of floodplains.

Certified Floodplain Manager Program (CFM)This program is a phenomenal success and in great demand. As of November 1, 2007, we have certified approximately 4,500 professionals. This represents CFMs accredited by ASFPM and the six states accredited by ASFPM; Arkansas, Illinois, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Texas. The certification exam schedule is updated weekly on our website. We have asked Chapters, State NFIP Coordinators, and CFMs to help increast the number of CFMs by scheduling exams in their states. You must be a CFM to proctor an exam. If you are interested in helping and would like to proctor an exam, please contact Anita Larson in the Executive Office at (608) 274-0123 or email cfm@floods.org.

ASFPM recently revised the Charter for the Certified Floodplain Manager Program dealing with decertification of a CFM for non-renewal. The Charter change now requires a CFM who is decertified for non-renewal to wait 12 months from the date of decertification before being allowed to take the CFM exam again. This Charter revision will be implemented at the next renewal date of January 31, 2008.

On October 10-11, 2007, a Certification Board of Regents (CBOR) meeting was held in Santa Barbara, California. The primary purpose of the meeting was to discuss a white paper on the history of the CFM Program along with issues dealing with the CFM exam and reciprocity. This white paper will be used to assist CBOR and ASFPM with future guidance. Also, discussed at the CBOR meeting were development of a CFM Exam Refresher, development of a CFM stamp, and development of training opportunities for CFMs.

Conferences and WorkshopsASFPM’s 32nd Annual Conference will be held in Reno-Sparks, Nevada, May 18-23, 2008. The entire conference will be held under one roof, at the John Ascuaga’s Nugget Hotel. To make reservations, call (800) 648-1177. The deadline for abstracts for the national conference was October 31, 2007.

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PublicationsNational Flood Program and Policies in Review–2007 is the most recent of the Association’s periodic review of national floodplain management policy. Throughout this document, ASFPM recommends floodplains’ and watersheds’ effectiveness, both for risk reduction and for the protection of their natural and beneficial functions, now and in the future. This document can be downloaded for free on our website at http://www.floods.org/Publications/NFPPR_2007.asp.

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NATIONAL FPM AWARDS DEADLINE MARCH 1, 2008 Nominations are now being accepted for the national Awards for Excellence in Floodplain Management, which are conferred each year during the ASFPM annual conference. This is your opportunity to highlight your outstanding local or state program or person! The submittal instructions are summarized below. You will find the submittal form at www.floods.org/Awards/Nomination.asp, along with a description of each award category.

Two of the ASFPM Annual National Awards are handled by the Board of Directors - the Goddard White National Excellence Award and the Louthain Service to Members. Please contact your Regional Director on the ASFPM Board to suggest a recommendation for these. ANY member in good standing may submit a nomination for the following categories:

* Tom Lee STATE Award for Excellence in Floodplain Management * James Lee Witt LOCAL Award for Excellence in Floodplain Management * Larry R. Johnston Local Floodplain Manager of the Year * John R. Sheaffer Floodproofing Award * Media Award * Meritorious Achievement in Floodplain Management Award

ASFPM ANNUAL AWARDS APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

1) Online nomination submittal is now available! Provide ONE copy of any supporting materials such as handbooks, videotapes, letters of support, etc. Electronic and online information references are welcome and preferred! Send form and info to the following address, or submit all your information online at www.floods.org/Awards/Nomination.asp:

ASFPM Awards Committee2809 Fish Hatchery Road, Suite 204Madison, WI 53713

2) The nomination deadline for Awards is March 1, 2008.3) Awards are conferred at the national conference during the annual Awards luncheon, which will be held Thursday May 22, in Reno, Nevada. Winners will be notified in April to allow time to make travel arrangements. 4) Direct your questions to Diane Brown in the ASFPM Office, 608-274-0123 or diane@floods.org. We thank you for your help in showcasing what works as we celebrate those who make floodplain management a reality around the nation. And we again offer congratulations to all those who received national floodplain management awards in 2007 www.floods.org/Awards/Recipients.asp.

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ASFPM Next Annual Conference is May 18 - 23, 2008 in Reno, NV

ASFPM's annual national conference this year will be held at John Ascuaga’s Nugget Hotel in Reno-Sparks, Nevada. Our 2008 theme, "A Living River Approach to Floodplain Management", is based on a revitalization project planned for the Truckee River, which connects beautiful Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake. The community intends a revitalization of the Truckee River through the establishment of a river parkway in town and river restoration downtown. For floodplain managers, this means balancing the needs of a growing community with restoring the natural and beneficial functions of the

river’s floodplain. Called the “Living River Plan”, this project well embodies the belief that resolving flood issues in the nation requires wise approaches, sound planning, and broad partnerships.

This international, week-long event will showcase the state-of-the-art in techniques, programs, resources, materials, equipment, accessories and services to accomplish flood mitigation and other community goals. You'll hear and see genuine success stories that demonstrate flood loss reduction and land and water management practice improvements. Government, business, non-profit and academic sectors will share how they successfully integrate engineering, planning, open space and environmental protection all over the nation and the world to prepare for a better, sustainable future. Service providers use this ideal opportunity to network with those responsible for flood hazard management decision-making.

CONFERENCE UPDATE

Call for Abstracts: The deadline for the Call for Abstracts was October 31, 2007. We have received well over the required number of abstracts, and will be working to sort through the submissions in the coming weeks. Authors will be notified by the end of the year of acceptance in the final program.

Sponsors: We are now accepting Sponsors for the 2008 Conference! The Association offers sponsorship packages at four levels, ranging from $12,000 to $500 with corresponding benefits. You can view the Sponsorship packages and download the forms on our website at www.floods.org. Be sure to get your Sponsorship in early in order to enjoy the full benefits of advertising in the brochure!

An additional support and recognition opportunity is the ASFPM Foundation 6th annual SILENT AUCTION fundraiser. The Foundation will gratefully accept prizes for that effort, in addition to or in lieu of your sponsorship of the 2008 national FPM conference.

Hotel: This year the Conference hotel is John Ascuaga’s Nugget Hotel in Reno/Sparks, Nevada. Our Conference block at the hotel is nearly full so be sure to be sure to book as soon as possible to be guaranteed the conference rates at the hotel! You can make a reservation by calling the hotel at 800-648-1177. Be sure to mention ASFPM or Flood Conference to receive the group rate.

Registration/ Exhibitors: The registration forms and full Conference brochure will be available on our website by the end of January. Exhibitor registration will be listed on the normal Conference registration forms just like last year. There is not a separate registration form for Exhibitors.

For more information on all aspects of our 2008 Conference please visit our website at www.floods.org.

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SAVE THE DATE! FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP February 25-28, 2008, St. Louis, MO

Conducted by the Interagency Flood Risk Management Committee (IFRMC), consisting of ASFPM, the National Association of Floodplain and Stormwater Management Agencies (NAFSMA), FEMA, and the Corps of Engineers.

The IFRMC has been meeting quarterly for the past two years to address key national issues of flood risk management topics and make recommendations for needed changes, particularly in regard to Interagency cooperation and collaboration. The Corps and FEMA have outlined significant policy change options to implement over the next two years and are seeking feedback from the many stakeholders on these proposed national policy changes. The IFRMC will conduct a two-day workshop to disseminate information to a national audience on flood risk management, especially in regard to the functions and inventory of levees; update participants on the policies under consideration; and solicit feedback to help shape/guide the future direction of the Committee. Topics may include but not be limited to policies concerning levee inventory, certification/ recertification/ decertification, maintenance/ repairs, mapping and insurance issues, breach/ break/ failure, and vegetation management; WRDA 2007 implementation; public input sessions; flood hazard determinations; emergency preparedness/ fissures; subsidence; building codes; IFRMC update; regional authority; multi-objective management; No Adverse Impact; Community Rating System; etc. The anticipated audience will include levee owners, sponsors, and districts; state, regional and local floodplain/flood hazard managers – esp. communities with levees; Corps and FEMA staff; Federal program partners in flood risk management; related NPOs; watershed entities; stakeholders; and consultants. More information will provided as the workshop is developed, with the registration forms available in January. 

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ASFPM Staff Update

New Staff Member

Please join us in welcoming Jeff Stone, Project Manager, to ASFPM's flood loss reduction efforts!

The Association of State Floodplain Managers has filled the recently announced Project Manager position. Jeff Stone started in this position November 1, 2007. Jeff will manage technical projects involving flood policy analysis, flood data analysis, and web data sharing to improve the understanding and management of flood risk.

Jeff has 14 years experience in the utility industry and comes to us from the National Park Service where he was involved in extending Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail. Jeff has bachelors and masters degrees in Cartography and Geographic Information Systems and as a graduate student worked at Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute to develop web based coastal erosion visualization applications.

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Jeff has strong GIS, risk communication and project management skills and a firm belief in ASFPM's mission. He states he is most anxious to build project teams to advance the initiatives of ASFPM. Jeff can be reached in our Madison office at jeff@floods.org or 608-274-0123.Staff Promotions

The Association of State Floodplain Mangers (ASFPM) is pleased to announce the promotion of two current staff: Diane Brown and Chad Ross.

ASFPM has recently expanded Diane Brown’s job duties to “Communication and Events Manager.” Diane will continue to oversee the ASFPM Annual Conference and Special Events, and will also manage the Association’s publications production and distribution, media coordination, and outreach activities. Diane has been affiliated with ASFPM in a consulting capacity since 1981, providing full administrative service for the Association since 1987. In January 1996, the Association established a permanent office and Diane was hired as the “Executive Office Manager”. Diane has overseen the annual national conferences since 1989.

Chad Ross has been promoted to “Conference and Special Events Planner”, having served as the Association’s “Computer Information Technologist” the past two years. In this new position, Chad will handle detailed planning and management of the annual conference as well as other periodic special events. Chad has been with ASFPM since July 2003. He previously worked five years with natural resources emergency and disaster management, and has a well rounded knowledge of computer systems and applications.

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ASFPM Hiring: Two Available PositionsAs membership in the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) continues to expand so do the appeals for assistance that we receive from local, state and federal entities, as well as our partners in the non-profit, academic, research, and private industry sectors. In order to better serve our members, ASFPM is responding to growth needs by seeking to hire two new people: a Policy and Outreach Coordinator and a Training and Chapter Coordinator.

Policy & Outreach CoordinatorASFPM and the ASFPM Foundation are seeking to hire a Policy and Outreach Coordinator. This position will advance flood policy analysis and outreach, assist in writing publications, develop promotional campaigns, and support policy and program projects that lead to the reduction of flood loses throughout the nation. The full job posting is available on our website at:www.Floods.org/Files/ASFPM_Policy_Outreach_Coord_Announcement_0907.pdf

This is a full time position which does not necessarily need to be located in the Executive Office in Madison, Wisconsin. Application closing date is Thursday, November 15, 2007.

Training & Chapter CoordinatorASFPM is seeking to hire a Training and Chapter Coordinator.  This position will assess floodplain management training needs of the association; develop and implement training for ASFPM Members, Chapters, and Certified Floodplain Managers; and work closely with the ASFPM Chapters' needs. The full job posting is available on our website at:www.Floods.org/Files/ASFPM_Training_Chapter_Coord_Announcement_1107.pdf

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This is a full time position which will be located in the Executive Office in Madison, Wisconsin. Application closing date is Friday, November 30, 2007.

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The Western Kentucky University Stormwater Utility Survey

Beginning as a class project, Western Kentucky University (WKU) compiled data on 635 stormwater utilities across the U.S. Stormwater utilities are the second most popular method of financing stormwater programs across the U.S. The most popular method of stormwater financing is through a community’s general fund, that is, through taxes. The problem with general fund financing is that it is subject to the vagaries of politics and is often raided to meet other needs. A stormwater utility by contrast, charges a user’s fee to support the operation and maintenance of a stormwater system. Money collected from a user’s fee is designated only for stormwater uses. The community then has a dedicated fund for stormwater that can be used for flood control and/or for improving water quality.

The WKU survey is unique in several ways. First it is the most complete survey in terms of utilities identified. The most widely known survey of stormwater utilities is that by Black and Veatch. It provided data from 99 stormwater utilities in 2005. Other surveys such as the Florida Stormwater Utility Survey compiled by the Florida Stormwater Association is fairly complete, but is confined to Florida utilities.

The second way that the WKU survey is unique is that it applies GIS to analyze patterns of utility formation. For example, there was a surge in utility formation around the time EPA Phase II stormwater regulations became effective. These regulations required that smaller communities be subject to EPA stormwater regulations.

The third way that the WKU survey is unique is that it is widely available and is free. To download your free copy, go to www.wku.edu/swusurvey. WKU is requesting that any mistakes in or additions to the survey be forwarded by email to warren.campbell@wku.edu, by phone 270-745-8988, or by mail to:

Warren CampbellEngineering DepartmentWestern Kentucky University1906 College Heights Blvd.Bowling Green, KY 42101

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Mapping & Engineering Standards Committee Comments on FEMA Paper

The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM), Mapping and Engineering Standards Committee provided comments on the Draft “FEMA’s Flood Map Modernization: Preparing for FY09 and Beyond” document. These comments were sent to Doug Bellomo, Division Director, FEMA Risk Analysis Division on Oct. 30, 2007. You can view a copy of the comments provided by the Committee on our website at: www.floods.org/PDF/ASFPM_Comments_Map_Mod_FY09_Beyond_103007.pdf

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For more information on the Mapping & Engineering Standards Committee, and to see what other issues they are currently working on, please visit their page on the ASFPM website at:http://www.floods.org/Committees/mapping.asp

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“WATER: Lack of Funding Forces Shutdown of USGS Streamgages”Written by Eryn Gable, Freelance Journalist; published in the Nov. 1 issue of Land Letter: The Natural Resources Weekly Report.

In the November 1st issue of the newsletter Land Letter, there was an excellent article regarding USGS streamgages and their disappearance across the nation. The article provides a great background on streamgage losses over the years, and explains why they are so important to maintain. Streamgages record information on streamflow, groundwater, precipitation and other water resource attributes that are vital for a wide variety of planning, design and management functions. Without this information it is difficult for people in a variety of positions to make accurate management decisions about land use, wildlife protection and water supplies.

You can find a copy of the article on the web at:http://eryngable.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/110107usgs.pdf.

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Severe Repetitive Loss Regulation

On October 31st, the interim final rule implementing the Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) program was published in the Federal Register at new §79 in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).  In addition to the SRL program, this rule will also codify the following:

Changes to the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program as a result of the National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2004, to be also housed at new §79;

Clarification to the mitigation planning requirements at §201 of the CFR that coordinate the planning requirements for FMA and all-hazards planning, and changes that address the unique requirements for Tribal mitigation plans;

Requirements for implementing property acquisitions for the purpose of open space for all mitigation grant programs at new §80; and

Changes in the amounts authorized for HMGP at §206, to reflect the Stafford Act changes made in Section 684 of the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006.

The rule will become effective on December 1, 2007.  The comment period extends for 60 days from date of publication, until December 30, 2007.

You can click on this link: http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/fedreg/frcont07.html and pull up that day’s Federal Register to get a copy of the published rules.     If you have any questions, you may call Cece Rosenberg at (202) 646-3321 for questions about SRL or

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the Property Acquisition rule, and Karen Helbrecht  at (202) 646-3358 with questions about the changes to the mitigation planning requirements.

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CSO Announces New Executive DirectorThe following is from a CSO Special Announcement; October 29, 2007 The Coastal States Organization (CSO) is pleased to announce that Kristen Fletcher has accepted the position of Executive Director of CSO. She will officially start with CSO on December 10, 2007. Ms. Fletcher is currently the Director of the Marine Affairs Institute and Rhode Island Sea Grant Legal Program at Roger Williams University School of Law where she conducts research and outreach on ocean and coastal law issues. She also directs the J.D./Master of Marine Affairs Joint Degree Program with the University of Rhode Island. In addition to teaching classes in ocean, coastal and natural resources law, Fletcher directs interdisciplinary research and outreach projects focused on more sustainable use of marine resources.

Previously, Kristen directed the Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Legal Program at the University of Mississippi, providing ocean and coastal law analysis to agencies, policy-makers, and researchers. During her tenure, she was editor of the Water Log Legal Reporter and established the National Sea Grant Law Center.

Kristen currently serves as President of The Coastal Society and is a Senior Fellow with the Environmental Leadership Program. She earned her B.A. in Political Science and Spanish from Auburn University, J.D. from the University of Notre Dame School of Law, and Master of Laws in Environmental and Natural Resources Law from Lewis & Clark Law School. With her strong legal and policy background as well as her national network of coastal colleagues, Kristen will be an effective advocate for the coastal states in Washington, DC. CSO is excited about Kristen coming on board and we hope you will join us in welcoming her!

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Top twelve accomplishments of the last decade The following is a list of the top twelve accomplishments of the Water Programs of the USGS, as compiled by Bob Hirsch and others from USGS for a presentation to the National Academy of Sciences.

1. NWISWeb: An integrated data base and single portal for water data: historical and real-time, surface water and water quality, ground water and surface water in a single integrated system.   Fulfills 25 million requests per month.   Strong emphasis on reliability of data delivery “from gage to page”.

2.  Adoption of new technologies in data collection: Hydroacoustics, geophysical methods for surface-water ground-water fluxes, real-time water quality sensors including for sediment, storm surge monitors, multiple new methods for measuring recharge.

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3.  New and enhanced hydrologic models: Enhancements to MODFLOW (parameter estimation, farm package, optimization), SEAWAT (salt water intrusion), GSFLOW (Surface water, unsaturated zone, ground water at a regional scale), SPARROW model (for regional to national analysis of surface water quality), and Multi-Dimensional Surface-Water Modeling System (MD_SWMS) for flow, sediment and habitat evaluations. 4.  Continued excellence of the NAWQA program and publication of major national synthesis products for pesticides and volatile organic compounds.  Important findings on the role of urbanization on water quality.

5.  Development and deployment of Streamstats to provide on-line streamflow statistics information, for any location on a stream, using regional regression models and GIS technology. 6.  Development of the National Streamflow Information Program, a rational approach to modernizing and stabilizing the nation’s streamgaging and surface water programs.  Currently moving forward with implementation of all aspects of the plan as the budget slowly grows. 7.  Development and application of sampling protocols and measurement technologies for a wide range of emerging contaminants, pesticides, volatile organic compounds and metals.  Extensive training of field staff, development of a world-class laboratory, methods development and research team, and creation of important data sets on water quality at a national scale. 8.  Major shift of emphasis in our studies towards integrated modeling studies focused on the impacts of ground water development on both ground water and surface water systems and the ecological conditions of streams, lakes, wetlands and estuaries.  Associated with this shift is the publication of the series of USGS Circulars on ground water that have been so useful in university and public education on these issues.

9. Development of the basic science, measurement methods, and models for analysis of in-stream flows and their impacts on channel morphology and aquatic habitat. 10. Hydroclimatology research focused on understanding interactions between climate variability and hydrologic system, use of global climate models to project future changes in hydrologic conditions, and description of the ongoing effects of climate change on streamflow at the seasonal scale (Northeast and Western US). 11. Major advances in the understanding of mercury and its methylation and ecosystem sensitivity to bioaccumulation, in relation to watershed hydrology and chemistry. 12. Building on the success of the revolution of real-time streamflow measurement, moving forward with growing programs of real-time ground-water level measurement and real-time water quality measurement.  This includes the new approaches of real-time water quality surrogates: estimating variables of interest through their site-specific correlation with variables which can be reliably measured in situ.

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American Rivers/NOAA Grants Available

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American Rivers-NOAA Community-Based Restoration Program Partnership now Accepting Proposals for River Restoration Grantswww.americanrivers.org/noaagrants  American Rivers seeks proposals for river restoration project grants as part of its partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Community-based Restoration Program.  Program funding is provided through NOAA’s Open Rivers Initiative, which seeks to enable environmental and economic renewal in local communities through the removal of stream barriers.   This Partnership funds stream barrier removal projects that help restore riverine ecosystems, enhance public safety and community resilience, and have clear and identifiable benefits to diadromous fish populations. “Diadromous” fish migrate between freshwater and saltwater during their life cycle.  Examples include alewife, American eel, American shad, blueback herring, salmon, steelhead, shortnose sturgeon and striped bass.  Projects in the Northeast (ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, RI), Mid-Atlantic (NY, NJ, PA, DE, VA, MD, DC), Northwest (WA, OR, ID), and California are eligible to apply.  Projects located within the St. Lawrence/Great Lakes Basin are not eligible for funding in the December 2007 grant round.     Eligible applications will be evaluated based upon four priority criteria:  (1) ecological merits of the project, (2) technical feasibility of the project, (3) benefits provided to the local community, and (4) financial clarity and strength of the application.   Grants are provided for three distinct project phases: Feasibility Analysis, Engineering Design and Construction.  Average grants are $25,000 - $50,000.  Successful applicants for one project phase will not be eligible to receive additional funding for that same project phase in future grant rounds.   See the Funding Guidelines for additional details.   Applications are currently being accepted for the first cycle of fiscal year 2008 with a deadline of December 3, 2007.  Applications for projects must be postmarked by the deadline for consideration in this funding cycle.  Potential applicants should contact American Rivers to discuss potential projects prior to submitting an application.  Applicants can expect notification about funding decisions in early March 2008. NOTE: Our eligibility requirements and application content have changed.  Obtain the Application for Financial Assistance and Funding Guidelines on the American Rivers web site www.americanrivers.org/NOAAGrants or contact us at the addresses below.   Contact:Serena S. McClainAmerican Rivers1101 14th Street, NW   Suite 1400Washington, DC 20005Email: rivergrants@americanrivers.org

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Integrating Hazard Mitigation into Local Planning

The American Planning Association (APA) has started working on a new project with FEMA, “Integrating Hazard Mitigation into Local Comprehensive Planning”. In order to learn what communities

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have already accomplished in integrating hazard mitigation into planning, and how best to share the lessons from their experiences, APA will create an inventory of best practices in the coming months. For more information on this project please see the American Planning Association website at: www.planning.org/hazardmitigation/index.htm. If you know of a community that you think should be included in this project, please contact Jim Schwab at jschwab@planning.org.

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Receive Email Updates From FEMA

If you are interested in receiving automatic messages from FEMA containing links to new resources that have been added to FEMA’s website you can now sign up to do so. In the registration process, you are able to select the topics in which you are interested and would like to receive updates. If you are interested in signing up for this service please visit FEMA’s website via the following link: https://service.govdelivery.com/service/user.html?code=USDHSFEMA.

An example of the types of things you can sign up to receive include this notice below that was sent out regarding FEMA’s Mitigation Best Practice Portfolio.

Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:23:01 -0500 (CDT)From: "FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)"<fema@service.govdelivery.com>Subject: Best Practices for Communities and Homeowners

Find out how communities and individual homeowners around the country prevent or reduce the impact from disasters with FEMA’s Mitigation Best Practices Portfolio. With the Best Practices Portfolio, you can search for examples of activities, projects, and potential funding sources that communities and individuals have implemented to protect both people and property. You can also subscribe to Best Practices e-mail updates for news of new mitigation best practices as they are added to the portfolio.

Have a recent disaster-prevention success story of your own? You can also submit your Best Practice idea to the portfolio and help spread the word of how important, effective, and life-saving mitigation can be.

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CRS Flood Procedure Changes

As many of you may have heard, after close to 38 years with ISO, Jerry Foster will be retiring at the end of this year.  Bill Trakimas will be heading up the CRS flood program, starting the first of next year.  To help with this transition, effective November 1, please forward any CRS flood related material to Bill.  The following is how you can contact Bill: Bill Trakimas2033 Hamilton LaneCarmel, IN 46032Phone – 317-8482898Fax – 317-848-3578

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Cell – 317-709-6802wtrakimas@iso.com

ASFPM wishes Jerry all the best in his retirement. He has been a pleasure to work with over the years, and we hope that we will have the opportunity to work with him again in the future!

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Floodplain Manager’s Notebook – New Column Debuts

In this new Insider column we’re going to address a wide range of topics of interest to floodplain managers. We’ll take a look at some unusual questions and give you answers – or opinions – that will be thought provoking and informative. Submit your own items or suggestions for future columns to column editor Rebecca Quinn, CFM, RCQuinn Consulting, at rcquinn@earthlink.net. Comments welcomed!

Here’s Something You Might Find Interesting . . .

We all know that flood openings in solid walls below the BFE are required to have flood openings (except in V Zones, where enclosure walls must be designed to breakaway).  And we all know that the NFIP regulations specify that the bottom of each opening is to be "no higher than one-foot above grade." [44 CFR 60.3(c)(5)]  The purpose of the requirement is to create flow into enclosed areas to prevent a difference of more than one-foot of water depth between the inside and the outside.  A difference in water depth creates unequal hydrostatic loads that can damage walls and load-bearing foundations.   Given that purpose, how do you answer the question . . . not higher than one-foot above which grade? 

It’s not unusual for the interior of a crawlspace or the slab in an attached garage (or crawlspace) to be higher than the exterior grade.  In these cases, the answer to the question is that the bottom of the opening should be less than 12 inches above the interior grade (see NFIP Technical Bulletin 1, bottom of page 3).   Of course, from the outside of the building the openings will appear too high, and thus look non-compliant.  All the more reason for the local floodplain manager or code official to review final Elevation Certificates carefully to make sure the surveyor correctly notes the interior elevation and the details on the openings.  And all the more reason that owners should be advised to keep ECs with important papers so that future buyers will have accurate documentation of compliance. By the way, a good practice is to put openings even lower, especially if the final backfill and landscaping might end up being lower than originally planned. [RCQ]

In My Opinion . . .

There are too many ways that people can convince themselves that flood risks aren’t real. One of the latest comes courtesy of the Michigan State Senate, which recently passed a resolution urging FEMA to reject proposed revisions to Michigan’s floodplain insurance rate maps. The justification offered has two parts. The first is because Michigan has been lucky enough not to have experienced many significant floods over the 40 year history of the NFIP. This supported by evidence that the State’s NFIP flood insurance policyholders have paid in nearly five times more premium dollars than they’ve received in claims.

The second reason is the assumption that map revisions always expand the boundaries of Special Flood Hazard Areas. While that may occur in areas where upland development has increased runoff, it is not always the case when better topography is used to draw the SFHA boundaries or when approximate A

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zones are studied using detailed methods. The primary rationale behind Map Mod – improving the quality of flood hazard data – seems to be lost on the lawmakers.

Michigan is far from free of flood hazards. Indeed, the state has received 25 major disaster or emergency declarations since 1965, of which 12 included flooding. Perhaps the State Senate’s memory is short: only three of the flood disasters have been in the last 10 years. (To search federal disaster and emergency declarations online, by state and type of event, go to http://www.fema.gov/news/disasters.fema).

In my opinion, the 40-year record of the NFIP is much too short for the Michigan State Senate to justify keeping out-of-date flood maps as the basis for protecting public safety and reducing property damage. Rather, I suggest that Michigan lawmakers consider that their relatively few flood insurance claims is evidence of many years of sound decisions by communities to recognize flood hazards in development decisions. [RCQ]

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Washington Legislative Report Meredith R. Inderfurth, Washington LiaisonRebecca C. Quinn, Legislative Officer

Lots Happening – and Also Not Happening!

As the Congressional session lurches toward a delayed wrap-up, a number of bills are being introduced; some are being marked up in committees; some are moving to the full House and Senate, yet others are stalled. Among those stalled are all of the appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2007, which began on October 1. This first session of the 110 th

Congress was slated to have adjourned at the end of October. Then the projected adjournment date became mid-November. Now the expectation is that the Congress will recess for the Thanksgiving holiday and return until finally adjourning in mid-December. At this point, the federal government is operating on a Continuing Resolution providing for ongoing funding at FY ’07 levels until November 16.

Several bills have been introduced just in the past few weeks addressing various aspects of the flood insurance program. One has already been reported out of committee; another will be marked up on November 6. Major legislation to address issues related to climate change is being marked-up. The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) was finally completed in October and sent to the President. He vetoed it on November 2, as promised, and the votes to override the veto are scheduled for November 6. Legislation to establish a federal backstop capacity for state catastrophe funds will be considered on the House floor on November 7.

The flood insurance reauthorization and reform bills seem to be temporarily on hold since the Senate Banking Committee marked up its version in October after holding a hearing on October 2. The bill was officially reported out of committee (ready for Floor action) on November 1. It looks less and less likely that the bill will come to the Senate floor during this session, but it is still possible.

When the Congress returns in January, it will begin the second session of the 110 th Congress. Since it is not a new Congress, all bills introduced or in the process of being acted upon will remain active.

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The Senate bill, which had been marked up on October 17, was reported out of the Senate Banking Committee and given a bill number on November 1. The bill number is S. 2284 and the accompanying committee report is S. Rept. 110-214. The bill is largely similar to the bill reported out of the Senate Banking Committee during the last Congress. A Managers’ Amendment during mark-up made some significant additions however. These include:

o extension through 2013 of the Severe Repetitive Loss Pilot Program,o creation of an Office of the Advocate at FEMA with a network of “advocates” at regional offices and, following flood events, in states, to assist consumers with NFIP claims issues,o reiteration of responsibilities under the 2004 Flood Insurance Reform Act particularly noting the

training and education for the insurance industry, regulators and agents o a requirement for a repot on the overall implementation of the 2004 Act.

The Senate bill does forgive the NFIP debt and it establishes a catastrophic reserve. The bill includes provision for ongoing flood mapping activities to be funded at $400 million annually. New mapping tasks include mapping the 500 year floodplain and areas of residual risk behind levees and below dams. The bill would mandate purchase of flood insurance in the latter areas. It moves several categories of policyholders toward actuarial rates: non-primary residences, severe repetitive loss properties, properties where flood losses have exceeded property value and business properties. It also requires that new policies for pre-FIRM properties not currently covered by flood insurance as well as new policies written after a flood policy has lapsed, be written at actuarial rates. Like the House bill, it allows annual premium increases of up to 15%. Cumulatively, it includes significant rate increases.

The bill is not likely to come to the Senate floor during this session (ie. the remainder of this calendar year) although depending on the availability of floor time and other factors, it could. Senators Vitter (R-LA), Cochran (R-MS) and Lott (R-MS) have placed a “hold” on the bill indicating concerns about the amount of premium increases and indicating their views that the bill should include the additional coverages provided for in the House bill – increased amounts of coverage availability, optional business interruption, basement and other coverages, as well as wind coverage. Senators Martinez ((R-FL) and Schumer (D-NY) have signaled their intent to offer an amendment on the Senate floor to add the optional wind & flood policy included in the House bill. Senator Lott has introduced a bill (S. 1890) which would allow individuals to opt out of the NFIP. This could be offered as a floor amendment. Senators Feinstein (D-CA), Lott and Cochran have introduced a bill (S. 2251) which would provide a discount in flood insurance premium rates for five years for those required to purchase flood insurance as a result of new flood maps showing them to be in a SFHA. This, too, could be offered as a floor amendment. Given these and possibly other problematic amendments and given that the NFIP’s authorization does not expire until September 2008 it seems likely that the bill will be held for floor consideration early in the next session.

Other Flood Insurance Bills

Two more flood insurance bills are receiving consideration in the House. H.R. 3959, introduced by Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ), would require movement toward actuarial rates at the time of sale of pre-FIRM properties valued at $600,000 or more. This bill was reported out of the House Financial Services Committee on October 31st. H.R. 4050, introduced by Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), would direct FEMA to develop a process similar to the Provisionally Accredited Levee (PAL) process for consideration of protective features of certain levee-like structures. This bill is scheduled to be acted on by the House Financial Services Committee on November 6.

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Legislation to provide a federal backstop for state catastrophe insurance funds, H.R. 3355, will be considered on the House floor on November 7. The measure was introduced just before the August Congressional recess; a hearing was scheduled just after the Congress returned from the recess in September and a mark-up in the House Financial Services Committee took place soon thereafter. The measure is sponsored by Reps. Ron Klein (D-FL) and Timothy Mahoney (D-FL). The Chairman indicated that the bill would not be brought before the full House until the next session (ie. January 2008 or later), but it has now been scheduled for action by the full House this week.

During the hearing in September, a number of Representatives, both Republican and Democratic, expressed concern that there was insufficient attention to mitigation. The original version referred to mitigation only with a parenthetical (building codes) explanation. During mark-up, only limited further recognition of the need for mitigation was included. It is possible there will be an effort to improve this aspect of the bill on the floor.Introduction of similar legislation in the Senate is widely anticipated.

Other Legislative Activity

H.R. 3224 Dam Rehabilitation and Repair Act The bill was passed by the House on October 29.

H.R. 3247 Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Recovery Facilitation ActThis bill was also passed by the House on October 29. It includes some changes to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

H.R. 1662 Amend the Reclamation Safety of Dams ActThe bill is scheduled for mark-up in the House Natural Resources Committee on November 7.

H.R. 2419 Farm BillAfter passing the House, the bill is scheduled for consideration on the Senate floor during the week of November 5.

S. 2191 America’s Climate Security ActThis bill was marked up on November 1 by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee’s Subcommittee on Private Sector and Consumer Solutions to Global Warming and Wildlife Protection. Chairman Boxer (D-CA) is interested in moving the bill quickly so it is very likely to be marked up in full Committee within the next two weeks.

H.R. 1495 Water Resources Development ActThe WRDA bill was vetoed by the President on Nov. 2. Votes to override in both the House and Senate are scheduled for Nov. 6 and are widely expected to be successful. Leadership of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee have indicated their intent to get back to more regular WRDA bills and to begin by developing a WRDA 2008 in the next session.

Appropriations

All of the FY 2008 appropriations bills are caught in a major stand-off between the White House and the Congress. The big picture is that the bills total about $23 billion more than the $933 billion requested by the President for FY ’08. Veto threats have been issued for most of the bills. At present, the government is operating on a Continuing Resolution (CR) which funds programs at their FY ’07 levels. Looming in

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the background is the possibility of a government shutdown, which both parties indicate they want to avoid.

Over the next few weeks, a strategy will evolve. This could involve sending the bills to the White House despite the veto threats. It could involve a long-term Continuing Resolution at FY ’07 levels or a CR with some modifications. This is a wait and see situation which is bigger than any individual appropriations bill.

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CFM ® Corner Email for certification questions is cfm@floods.org. This section will appear in each issue of the Insider. For suggestions on specific topics or questions to be covered, please send an email to Anita at this address in the ASFPM Office.

CFM RenewalASFPM CFMs who are up for their biennial CFM® certification renewal January 31, 2008 are being sent a letter and renewal form via snail mail. If you have not received yours in the mail by November 20th, please contact Anita Larson at cfm@floods.org so that your CFM does not lapse.

Don’t forget if you need a few fast CECs to complete your certification renewal, check our website under Certification- RedVector.com to see list of approved online training.

CFM Numbers UpdateAs we near the end of 2007 we want to report that so far in 2007, ASFPM has certified 650 people. This brings the number of CFMs nationwide including the 6 accredited states to over 4,500.

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News from Chapters Chapter Chairs or Chapter newsletter editors are encouraged to email Anita at cfm@floods.org with articles or information happening in your Chapter.

The following article appeared in the Ohio DNR newsletter, "Antediluvian" 

Why Would You Want a Certified Floodplain Manager in Your Community?By Cynthia J. Crecelius, CFM – Program ManagerODNR, Division of Water – Floodplain Management Program

Once again, many Ohio communities found themselves “knee deep” in flooding this summer. The floods seem to be happening on a much more frequent, if not almost regular basis. The good news is that many communities have new options and better recovery strategies because they have Certified Floodplain Managers serving their residents and businesses.

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The Certified Floodplain Manager program is a national certification authorized by the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM). It was created to recognize the need for continuing education and professional development in support of local, state, federal and private-sector floodplain managers. As the number of flood disasters continues to rise, and communities are looking for ways to remain sustainable in the face of repeat damage and repair – there is a growing demand for qualified professionals to help solve the problems.

Certified Floodplain Managers demonstrate knowledge of basic national standards for flood protection and the complex concepts of floodplain management by successfully passing an exam. In Ohio, the interested person must pass the ASFPM national exam (there are a few ASFPM accredited states that administer their own exams). The exam covers broad floodplain management concepts, flood hazard mapping, National Flood Insurance Program regulations and administrative procedures, flood insurance, flood hazard mitigation techniques and the natural and beneficial functions of floodplains.

ASFPM has designed the goals of the Certified Floodplain Manager program to benefit communities. The CFM program builds knowledge and capability in local floodplain mangers. It promotes the visibility and credibility of the professional CFM nationally and in your community resulting in more influence. The program requires renewal of the CFM every two years, and has established continuing education requirements. By employing a CFM who understands how development actions impact neighboring properties and communities, your community may reduce legal liability. The CFM commits to a professional code of conduct that is focused on the health and safety of your residents and community. Having a CFM as your resident floodplain management expert is a reasonable way to address the challenge of balancing development demands with effective and efficient use of your floodplain resources.

A CFM knows what federal, state, and local laws impact development in the floodplain. They know how to apply the FEMA map and Flood Insurance Study information to explain the flood risk and vulnerability for specific development sites, buildings and the community in general. A CFM has been exposed to options and strategies that will help individuals better manage or avoid future flood risk altogether. They can be an integral part of your community development team by recommending reasonable land use decisions that will protect citizens and property throughout your community. A Certified Floodplain Manager can improve your position when the next flood hits!

Did you know that Ohio has 46 Certified Floodplain Managers including all the technical staff in the Floodplain Management Program? The ODNR Floodplain Management Program provides an opportunity, at least once each year in coordination with the statewide floodplain management conference, for those wishing to take the ASFPM exam.

CFMs making a difference in recent recovery efforts! To see a Certified Floodplain Manager in action you only needed to observe the recovery efforts in the City of Findlay and the Village of Ottawa. Floodplain management became a priority following significant flooding that occurred August 21-27, 2007 in north central Ohio. Todd Richard, CFM is the floodplain manager for the City of Findlay and Denise Balbaugh, CFM is floodplain manager in the Village of Ottawa. Well-trained and aware of how important complying with the NFIP regulations is during recovery, both Todd and Denise took swift action.

In Todd’s case he had several thousand structures in Findlay’s flood hazard areas. Denise had several hundred in the Village of Ottawa’s floodplain area. Each knew that they had a short window of opportunity to complete their substantial damage determinations, and issue permits for the repair and recovery efforts that property owners were anxious to begin. They were able to identify the structures located in the flood hazard areas using FEMA maps and Flood Insurance Study information. When it became apparent that they were going to be overwhelmed with inspections for substantial damage and

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permit duties, they quickly thought to ask for assistance from the Ohio Building Officials Association Disaster Response teams. This brought more CFMs (Several of the Ohio Building Officials Association members have become CFMs.) to work with the local CFMs. With everyone on the same page, and having the basic understanding of the NFIP regulatory and administrative procedures, nearly 2400 substantial damage field determinations were completed in five communities within 5 days. Because of the study and preparation that Todd and Denise had done prior to the flood disaster, they were able to use more of the disaster resources (people and programs). Timely substantial damage determinations were completed and property owners have information on insurance, disaster assistance, flood protection regulations and mitigation programs that may help with long-term reduction of their flood hazards.

For more information on how to become a Certified Floodplain Manager visit the Association of State Floodplain Managers Association at www.floods.org.

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Floodplain Management Training Calendar Below are just several of the upcoming conferences & training opportunities, for a full listing, visit our online calendar at http://www.floods.org/Conferences,%20Calendar/calendar.asp .

November 7 – 9, 2007 WAFSCM 2007 Annual Conference, Appleton, WI

Wisconsin Association for Floodplain, Stormwater and Coastal Management

November 7 – 9 , 2007AZFMA Fall Conference,South Rim of the Grand

Canyon, AZArizona Floodplain Management Association

November 14 - 15, 2007

MnAFPM 2007 Annual Conference,

St. Cloud, MNMinnesota Association of Floodplain Managers

November 14 - 16, 2007

NCAFPM Fall Floodplain Institute, Asheville, NC

North Carolina Association of Floodplain Managers

November 19 - 21, 2007

HEC-RAS 3-Day Course,Davis, CA Floodplain Management Association

November 27 – 28, 2007

Earthquake Engineering for Dams, Memphis, TN Association of State Dam Safety Officials

February 26 - 29, 200848th Floodplain Management

Authorities Conference,Wollongong, Australia

View Website

March 6 – 7, 2008The Rocky Mountain Land

Use Institute, Land Use Conference, Denver, CO

Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute

May 18 – 23, 2008ASFPM 32nd National

ConferenceReno, NV

www.floods.orgmemberhelp@floods.org

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Job Corner

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Below are just a few of job openings currently posted on our website. To view all of the listings, visit our online job corner at http://www.floods.org/StatePOCs/jobs.asp . Lake County, Illinois, Stormwater Management CommissionCivil Engineer

Lake County, IL, Stormwater Management Commission CIVIL ENGINEER Starting salary range $51,300-$63,900 DOQ. Bachelors in Civil, Environmental, Water Resource engineering or related field. Knowledge of site development practices, wetland mitigation, and soil erosion and sediment control. Experience in flood mitigation, floodplain management, development plan review, and the administration of a stormwater regulatory program. Have stormwater management experience in metropolitan or suburban settings similar in size and complexity to Lake County. Desired qualifications include registration as Certified Floodplain Manager and/or Certified Professional Erosion and Sediment Control. Excellent benefits and a progressive leading edge work environment. Position open until filled. Send resume with cover letter, salary history and professional references to Tony Wolff, P.E., Chief Engineer, Lake County Stormwater Management Commission, 333-B Peterson Road, Libertyville, IL 60048, fax to (847) 918-9826, or email to twolff@co.lake.il.us.

North Carolina State UniversityAssociate or Full Professor - Coastal Sustainability and Resilience

The Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering (CCEE) at North Carolina State University (NCSU) in partnership with the University of North Carolina Coastal Studies Institute (UNC-CSI) invites applications at the Associate or Full Professor level to lead program development in Coastal Sustainability and Resilience. Engineering Sustainability and Resilience in the Coastal Environment is a new thrust area in the CCEE department, representing collaborative efforts in coastal, water resources, environmental and systems engineering as well as other traditional civil and construction engineering areas. UNC-CSI is a recently formed institute of The University of North Carolina (UNC) and is located in Manteo, NC. An earned doctorate degree in civil, coastal, or environmental engineering (or a closely related field) is required. The successful applicant will have outstanding research and teaching capabilities, be comfortable working with the public and community stakeholder groups, have experience leading collaborative, multi-partner programs and studies, and have demonstrated the ability to build and lead research teams and to provide leadership in developing multi-disciplinary projects. The successful applicant will be based at the UNC-CSI in Manteo, NC and is expected to establish and maintain an internationally recognized research and education program in Coastal Sustainability through efforts with NCSU and UNC-CSI. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2007 and the position will remain open until suitable applicants are identified. Interested applicants should apply online at https://jobs.ncsu.edu (position number 04-28-0707). Attach .pdf files of a cover letter, complete resume, a statement describing the applicant’s qualifications and vision pertaining to program development in coastal sustainability, transcripts of graduate work, and contact information for at least three references. Additional information about the department, UNC-CSI and the town of Manteo can be found at www.ce.ncsu.edu, http://csi.northcarolina.edu/ and www.townofmanteo.com.

NC State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. In addition, NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations during the process should call 919-515-3148.

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North Carolina State UniversityTenure Track Faculty Position(s) in Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering

The Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at North Carolina State University has recently embraced the overarching theme of sustainability and resilience. It is now inviting applications at all ranks for one or more tenure-track faculty positions. Under this theme, eight focus areas are emphasized: energy and the environment, water resources and coastal engineering, infrastructure health monitoring, advanced materials, construction engineering and management, transportation systems, natural systems, and informatics. Applicants are encouraged to review the departmental compact plan available at www.ce.ncsu.edu. Applicants with analytical, computational and/or experimental expertise in water resources, coastal engineering, construction engineering and management, and advanced materials are our highest priority, but applications in all focus areas are encouraged.

An earned doctorate degree in civil engineering or a closely related field is required. Professional experience and registration are desirable. Successful applicant(s) will be expected to develop and maintain a nationally recognized research and educational program within one or more of the sustainability focus areas, assist in engaging the department in sustainability initiatives, and teach graduate and undergraduate courses. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2007 and the position(s) will remain open until suitable candidates are identified.

Interested applicants should apply online at https://jobs.ncsu.edu (position number 04-28-0706). Attach .pdf files of a cover letter that includes a description of research and teaching interests, resume, transcripts of graduate work, and contact information for at least three references. NC State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. In addition, NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations during the process should call 919-515-3148.

The Engineering Groupe, Inc.Water Resources Engineer

The Water Resources Engineer will provide water resources engineering and environmental sciences design for clients and projects that will vary in size and scope. The main job responsibilities are listed below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Identify, delineate and flag wetland boundaries and/or perform related permitting (e.g. JPA) - Research presence of threatened/endangered species and documented archeological/architectural resources onsite- Conduct water quality impact assessments - Perform Unified Stream Assessments (USM) and prepare datasheets for submittal- Identify and evaluate intermittent and perennial streams, perform analysis for perennial stream flow determination - Meet with county representatives regarding plan design and permit application submissionsAdditional duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to those related to rainfall-runoff and floodplain modeling, stormwater management, BMP, dam inspections/rehabilitation, and LID.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS OR PREFERENCES:- Requires BS degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or related degree- Requires experience using AutoCAD

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- Requires familiarity/experience with hydraulics and hydrology, or with wetlands delineation and permitting- Registration as a PE, EIT or PWS preferred- Other experience related to duties and responsibilities preferred

TO APPLY:Position must be filled as soon as possible. To apply please send a resume to Careers@EngGroupe.com, or via fax to (703) 670-7769, or by mail to 13625 Office Place, Woodbridge, VA 22192. To receive the fastest response to your inquiry, please indicate that you are applying for the Water Resources Engineer position, listed as job #CE5032. Note: The Engineering Groupe is currently unable to offer visa sponsorships at this time.

EOE: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.

For more information about The Engineering Groupe, please visit: http://www.EngGroupe.com

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