Permitting Coordination Bi-Weekly Check-In
2025-10-16 10:00 - 10:50, 2025-10-30 10:00 - 10:50, 2025-11-13 10:00 - 10:50, 2025-11-27 10:00 - 10:50, 2025-12-11 10:00 - 10:50, 2025-12-25 10:00 - 10:50 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 Wednesday to track progress, share insights, and collaborate effectively.

Acquisition Coffee Chats
2025-11-03 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-01 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-05 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-02 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-02 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-06 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-04 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-01 15:00 - 16:00 and 2 more dates
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 New Applicant Webinar
2025-11-05 15:00 - 16:00
The Floodplains by Design 2027-2029 grant round is open! If you’re new to the program, this webinar is your starting point. We’ll walk through the application process, timelines, and tips for putting together a strong proposal.
Register here: https://waecy-wa-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/YQ5TrlyPQSWG9bkhBlqPgw#/registration

FbD Returning Applicant Webinar
2025-11-06 10:00 - 11:00
If you’ve applied to or received an FbD grant before, this session is for you. We’ll cover key updates for the 2027-2029 round, answer questions, and share insights to help you strengthen your next proposal.
Register here: https://waecy-wa-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/n-i_AQGYSqen9m63aNwo7w#/registration

If You Are in the Floodplain, You Are in the River - A Conversation with DR Michel
2025-11-06 12:00 - 13:00
Please join the Floodplains by Design community in conversation with DR Michel to reflect upon work accomplished, work to come, and “working for the benefit of all.” Most recently serving as the Executive Director of the Upper Columbia United Tribes, DR is a remarkable leader and a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. DR led UCUT through significant expansion in service to member tribes, including their long term Upper Columbia fish passage strategy, the Upper Columbia River Basin Toxics Reduction (CRTRLE) Project, wildlife reintroduction efforts and more.
John Sirois of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation will emcee the conversation, engaging DR and others in reflections upon learning, leadership and appreciation.
Speaker Bios
DR Michel
A member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, DR has over 36 years of experience in forestry and natural resource management, as well as the technical and policy aspects of working for tribes. He served eight years on the Colville Business Council as both the Vice Chair and the Chair of the Natural Resource Committee.
Watch DR Michel’s introduction at Field and Flow, Floodplains by Design’s biannual convening.
John Sirois
John served over 20 years in the Colville Tribes’ government as an elected representative and in departments that focused on tribal lands, cultural preservation and revitalization, economic development, renewable energy project development, policy development, governance. Mr. Sirois promotes and educates about the rights of sovereign Indigenous Peoples and Nations to ensure that those rights are fully respected.
Watch “For the Fish,” a conversation panel at Field and Flow with John Sirois about the Intertribal project to restore salmon in the Upper Columbia.
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), Austin Bernales, (abernales@b-e-f.org) or Matt Gerlach, (mger461@ecy.wa.gov).
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2125469094
Passcode: [REDACTED]

FbD Steering Group Meeting
2025-11-13 13:00 - 15:00
Meeting Agenda
1:00-1:10PM – Welcome and Introductions (Spencer Easton, SCJ Alliance)
1:10-1:20PM – FbD Program 2027-2029 Grant Round Improvement Highlights (Mary Huff, Ecology)
1:20-2:50PM – Integrated Floodplain Management (IFM) funding need, messaging, and information sharing opportunities (Kas Guillozet, BEF – NGO Backbone)
2:50-3:00PM – Closure and Next Steps
For the comprehensive meeting packet and notes from the previous steering group meeting, please reference the attached documents.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5653221882?omn=81018336276
Passcode: [REDACTED]
FbD Vision
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.

Rewetting Our Waterways: Floodplain Restoration in an Occupied Landscape
2025-11-18 09:00 - 15:30
Register for the November, 18 2025 Workshop
Rewetting Our Waterways: Floodplain Restoration In An Occupied Landscape –
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_L8oTzHGdS2-vfVOb5TknuQ#/registration
It is part of a cross-boundary workshop series called the Knowledge Exchange Series with the Pacific Salmon Foundation. The Knowledge Exchange Workshop Series is co-presented by Fisheries & Oceans Canada (DFO), the Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF), and Washington Governor’s Salmon Recovery Office (GSRO).
DFO, PSF, and GSRO are pleased to provide an opportunity to share knowledge on some of the latest restoration practices and research from researchers, scientists, and field professionals working in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Learn more about the series: https://psf.ca/knowledge-exchange-workshop-series/

FbD Funding & Policy Action Group Winter Meeting
2025-12-03 13:00 - 15:00
The Floodplains by Design (FbD) 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.
December 3, Meeting Agenda:
View the full meeting packet and agenda at this link or find it attached.
1.
Welcome and Networking
2.
State Policy/Issues – Upcoming Legislative Session
3.
State Research
4.
Federal Policy
5.
Exploring New Synergies Across Washington Public Works Systems
6.
Flood Hub & Map Resource on Washington Development Regulations and Local Contacts
7.
HSIL Floodplains and Estuaries Implementation Strategy (IS) Updates
8.
27-29 FbD Grant Round Pre-application Period Open
9.
Closure, 2026 Meetings and How to Sign Up for FbD Offerings
Join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5653221882?omn=82758211823
Passcode: [REDACTED]

2025 Project Construction Roundup - FbD Lunch & Learn Series
2025-12-04 12:00 - 13:00
Join Floodplains by Design for the final lunch and learn of 2025 where panelists will talk through project construction milestones for the year. This session highlights progress, celebrates the teams behind the work, and provides an inspiring snapshot of project construction throughout Washington State.
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), Austin Bernales, (abernales@b-e-f.org) or Matt Gerlach, (mger461@ecy.wa.gov).
Updated:
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84542310435
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Topics Updated Monthly - FbD Lunch & Learn Series
2026-01-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-02 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]
