Meeting Purpose: We want to hear about your plans and needs, and share how BEF can help with coordination, materials, or other aspects of preparing for legislative engagement. This conversation is intended for both current and future FbD grantees, whether you have a site tour in mind or are simply interested in learning more about […]
There are pulses of activity and different forums where permitting efforts are taking place, making it challenging for people to track and engage effectively. Join our permitting coordination check-ins every other Thursday to track progress, share insights, and collaborate effectively. Running agenda and notes can be found here: https://floodplainsbydesign.org/about/permitting-efficiencies/ Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3424790936?omn=88676126947&jst=2 Passcode: 1234
How do we communicate effectively when the stakes are high, information is uncertain, and communities are under stress? Join Floodplains by Design for a special Lunch & Learn during Washington State Flood Awareness Month featuring Dr. Vincent Covello, Founder and Senior Director of the Center for Risk Communication. A nationally and internationally recognized expert in […]
There are pulses of activity and different forums where permitting efforts are taking place, making it challenging for people to track and engage effectively. Join our permitting coordination check-ins every other Thursday to track progress, share insights, and collaborate effectively. Running agenda and notes can be found here: https://floodplainsbydesign.org/about/permitting-efficiencies/ Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3424790936?omn=88676126947&jst=2 Passcode: 1234
Meeting agenda to come. We envision a future in which partnerships, policies and practice collectively encourage integrated management of Washington’s floodplains, leading to strong community relationships, healthy salmon runs, vibrant agriculture and infrastructure out of harm’s way. Individuals in the Steering Group bring their expertise to the table to understand, link, and support the broader […]
Join us for a monthly virtual coffee chat focused on acquisition strategy, best practices, and shared challenges. Open to anyone interested in learning, connecting, and exchanging ideas in an informal setting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83375229918
Agenda At a Glance 5:00-6:00 PM – Mingle Beverages available. No agenda, just a chance to connect before the panel begins. 6:00-7:00 PM – Telling the Flood Story (Panel) What makes flood stories compelling? How do we craft and share narratives that will move policy, practice, and funding toward a more resilient and broadly beneficial […]
Meeting Agenda At a Glance 8-9:10 AM | Welcome to the Flow 9:10-10:00 AM | Hotdogs and High Water 10:00-10:15 AM | Remarks from Director Sixkiller 10:15-10:45 AM | Break 10:45-11:45 AM | The Growing Need, Growing Clarity, Growing Interdependencies 11:45-12:00 PM | Poetry Reading by Jessica Gigot 12:00-1:00 PM | LUNCH 1:00-3:30 Afternoon Workshops […]
We're excited to welcome you to this two-day gathering focused on flood resilience and integrated floodplain management solutions across Washington State. This two-day event is designed to bring together partners from across sectors and geographies to share ideas, strengthen relationships, and explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of Washington tribes, communities, and floodplains. […]
While we update the specific details of the Lunch & Learn sessions monthly, the topics are informed by feedback from the Floodplains by Design network of practitioners and partners. As always, we welcome feedback and ideas for upcoming topics so please don’t hesitate to reach out to myself (Allan Warren awarren@b-e-f.org), Carol MacIlroy (cmacilroy@gmail.com), Lisa […]
While we update the specific details of the Lunch & Learn sessions monthly, the topics are informed by feedback from the Floodplains by Design network of practitioners and partners. As always, we welcome feedback and ideas for upcoming topics so please don’t hesitate to reach out to Allan Warren awarren@b-e-f.org, Carol MacIlroy (cmacilroy@gmail.com), or Austin […]
Meeting Agenda At a Glance 8:00-8:30 AM | Coffee & Pastries 8:30-8:45 AM | Poetry: Rena Priest (Lummi Nation), Washington State past Poet Laureate, Opening Reading 8:45-9:00 AM | Summary of Learnings- Where is the energy? What is the Focus? - Insights to Carry Forward 9:00-10:00 AM | Opportunities to Test and Scale New Financing […]