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

About NAFSMA  Established in 1978  Membership  13 Member Public Agency Board – Based on Federal Regions  Three Mission-Focused Committees

NAFSMA Leadership

Comprehensive Flood Risk Management at the Federal Level

Like Levees – Not all Levee Owners and Operators Are Alike  Federal  Corps-Partnered Flood Risk Reduction Projects  Locally Constructed  Private Levees  ???

Current Challenges  Less is not more  All need to have role in communication & outreach  Need to think long-term  Carrots, Not Sticks  Recognition of Local Sponsors of Flood Damage Reduction Projects as PARTNERS

More Progress Needed Conflicting Missions Need to be Addressed At State and Federal Levels – Beyond HQ Operations & Maintenance Issues for Existing Projects National Guidelines – Flexibility for Regional Conditions Science-Based Decisions Local, State and Federal Data Sharing Establishment of Roles and Responsibilities

NAFSMA 2011 Annual Meeting October 31 – November 3, 2011