Events

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

Agenda 1 10:00-10:20 – Welcome, 2027-2029 Floodplains by Design cycle update, FbD Ecology, NGO and Steering Group updates 2 10:20-10:50 – Permitting Priority Effort: May 12 Leaders Summit ● Highlights from May 12 Leader Summit ● Two emerging priorities: 1) reauthorize a version of the Habitat Recovery Pilot Program (HRPP), and 2) establish a strategic, […]

We are convening a meeting to continue discussion about establishing a statewide acquisition and buyout fund/program in prep for the November 5-6 FbD Flow and Flourish event. To this end, Dr. Todd BenDor provided a very thought-provoking presentation (1:01:23) at the Summer Floodplains by Design Funding and Policy meeting and set of referenced and follow-up […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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: * Welcome and Purpose * General Program Arc * Initial Reflections * 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? * Where could Friday take us? * Wrap up, next steps […]

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

Following severe flooding in Whatcom County, homeowners were eligible for public assistance to elevate or repair their homes, but reimbursement-based structure of recovery grants created a major barrier: residents were expected to front the cost of the repairs before being paid back. This L&L will feature Peoples Bank, Whatcom Community Foundation, and Whatcom Long Term […]

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

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 […]