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 […]
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: 1234
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 […]
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
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
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
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. […]