Floodplains by Design

Topics Updated Monthly - FbD Lunch & Learn Series
2026-07-30 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
We are moving the July Floodplains by Design Lunch & Learn to Thursday, July 30th. Thank you for your flexibility as we adjust the schedule. Additional details and information to be provided soon. 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 Bernales (abernales@b-e-f.org)
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84542310435
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Permitting Coordination Meetings
2026-08-06 10:00 - 10:50, 2026-08-20 10:00 - 10:50, 2026-09-03 10:00 - 10:50, 2026-09-17 10:00 - 10:50, 2026-10-01 10:00 - 10:50, 2026-10-15 10:00 - 10:50, 2026-10-29 10:00 - 10:50, 2026-11-12 10:00 - 10:50 and 3 more dates
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:
Permitting Efficiencies

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3424790936?omn=88676126947&jst=2
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Topics Updated Monthly - FbD Lunch & Learn Series
2026-08-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-11-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-12-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2027-01-07 12:00 - 13:00
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 Bernales (abernales@b-e-f.org)
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84542310435
Passcode: [REDACTED]

FbD Flow & Flourish Event Planning
2026-08-27 14:00 - 15:00
Meeting Agenda:
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Welcome and Purpose
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General Program Arc
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Initial Reflections
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Is it inspiring? Does this progression feel appropriate for the current audience list? Does it feel balanced? Who is missing from the current audience that would make this event powerful?
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Where could Friday take us?
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Wrap up, next steps
Attached Documents for Reference:
Flow & Flourish General Program
Flow & Flourish Audience List (as of 8.25.26)
Planning documents and meeting notes can be found here: https://app.box.com/s/xzqaeu1tvn36i99p9d8eh60jznsgrkxf
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5653221882?omn=85260684838
Passcode: [REDACTED]

FbD Funding & Policy Action Group: Fall Meeting
2026-09-17 10:00 - 12:00
The Funding & Policy Action Group serves as the go-to convenor for floodplain funding and policy efforts across the state and to leverage current momentum for integrated floodplain management into innovative approaches that can better position partners for funding, address barriers to implementation, and improve coordination across all levels of government.
Meeting details to be updated a week ahead of meeting date.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5653221882?omn=89690456204
Passcode: [REDACTED]

FbD Flow & Flourish Event Planning
2026-09-22 14:00 - 15:00
Agenda to be updated.
Flow & Flourish is being developed as an event that brings together the integrated floodplain management (IFM) network, shared learnings, relationship building, and bold thinking for the future of Washington floodplains.
Planning documents and meeting notes can be found here: https://app.box.com/s/xzqaeu1tvn36i99p9d8eh60jznsgrkxf
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5653221882?omn=83047890079
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Acquisition Coffee Chats
2026-10-05 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-02 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-07 15:00 - 16:00
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

FbD Steering Group Meeting
2026-10-29 10:00 - 12:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5653221882?omn=89896403246
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 needs across the State of Washington necessary to achieve the vision above. In doing so, their needs are also met.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5653221882?omn=89896403246
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Flow & Flourish: Washington Acts for Integrated Floodplain Resilience
2026-11-05 09:00 - 2026-11-06 16:00 | The Evergreen State College (2700 Evergreen Pkwy NW, Olympia, WA 98505, United States)
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.
Additional event details, including agenda information, logistics, and sponsors will be shared as they become available. We look forward to gathering with you in November!
Event website: https://floodplainsbydesign.org/flow-flourish/
Request for Resources and Tabling Partners: https://forms.monday.com/forms/226b0933d39e569aa201fb92a1ccd739?r=use1
For sponsorship opportunities or general inquiries, please reach out to Austin (abernales@b-e-f.org).

Topics Updated Monthly - FbD Lunch & Learn Series
2026-11-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-12-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2027-01-07 12:00 - 13:00
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 Nelson, (lnel461@ecy.wa.gov) or Matt Gerlach, (mger461@ecy.wa.gov).
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2125469094
Passcode: [REDACTED]

FbD Funding & Policy Action Group: Winter Meeting
2026-12-10 10:00 - 12:00
The Funding & Policy Action Group serves as the go-to convenor for floodplain funding and policy efforts across the state and to leverage current momentum for integrated floodplain management into innovative approaches that can better position partners for funding, address barriers to implementation, and improve coordination across all levels of government.
Meeting details to be updated a week ahead of meeting date.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5653221882?omn=89232689419
Passcode: [REDACTED]
