Tag: Flood
Craig Wells
How Investments in Climate Resiliency Can Pay Off Later
Click here to read part 1 in our series about climate resiliency. Investments made now to make critical infrastructure more […]
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Mike Wayts
Reducing Flood Risks With a Citywide Watershed Master Plan
The City of Fayetteville recognized that fortifying for the future required taking a broad look at resilience. Now, they’re finding […]
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Jim Keith
We’ll See You Virtually at ASFPM
The 2020 ASFPM Annual National Conference, originally scheduled to be held in Fort Worth, Texas, has been moved to a […]
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Ashley Poe
Flood Awareness: Public Resources
To better plan and prepare for flooding events, it is important to be aware of available resources. “It is crucial […]
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Wylie Gorup
Flood Awareness: How To Be Prepared
Flooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. In terms of number of lives lost […]
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Krista Melnar
Flood Awareness: The Power of Water
May marks Flood Awareness Month in Oklahoma, and May 18-22 marks Flood Awareness Week in Texas. The Texas Floodplain Management […]
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Scott Hubley
TWDB Announces 15 Flood Planning Regions
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has announced its designated 15 flood planning regions to help establish a new regional […]
Learn MoreMark Evans
New Financial Program Available for Texas Communities
Updated on April 8: TWDB has pushed back its Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) Abridged Applications to Monday, June 15 at 5 […]
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Krista Melnar
ASFPM Updates Flood Mapping for the Nation
The Association of State Floodplain Managers has issued an updated version of its report Flood Mapping for the Nation, estimating […]
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National Watershed and Stormwater Conference: Proactive Protection
Adhering to social distancing protocols enacted to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Center for Watershed Protection’s 2020 National Watershed […]
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Krista Melnar
TWDB Adds Online Resources About Flood Funding
The Texas Water Development Board, which is overseeing applications for grants and loans under the new Flood Infrastructure Fund to […]
Learn MoreJamie Joyner
Flood Safety Preparedness Week Begins in Georgia
Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency recognizes Flood Safety Preparedness Week March 9-13. The week encourages Georgia residents and […]
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