In partnership with FEMA Region X, join us on Thursday, June 13th from 1:00pm - 2:30pm for part 3 of the Acquisition and Buyout Series. In this webinar, we will host a panel discussion of local, state, and tribal floodplain practitioners to discuss the steps and challenges of implementing a buyout strategy. Topics covered by… Read More »
Join us on Thursday, July 11th, from 12pm - 1pm, for the fourth and final installment of the Acquisitions & Buyouts Series. This webinar will feature Courtney Wald-Wittkop, Manager of the Blue Acres Program at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and Garin Bulger, Research Specialist with the Center for Urban Policy Research at… Read More »
Join us on Thursday, September 5th, from 12pm - 1pm, for the latest installment of our annual “Building Trust in Natural Resource Management” series. This discussion will feature Cindy Talbott Roché, a private landowner along the Colville River, and Adam Cares, Natural Resource Manager for Stevens County and a project that has taken several years… Read More »
Join us on December 5th, from 12 - 1pm to hear about how Channel Migration Zone (CMZ) delineations support integrated floodplain management. Heather Rogers, Fluvial Geomorphologist at the Washington State Department of Ecology, will share updates on statewide resources to support channel migration zone delineations across Washington. Jessica Hamill, Community Floodplain Solutions Manager at Snohomish… Read More »
Meeting Agenda 1. Habitat Recovery Pilot Program 2. Smartsheet basket of solutions - review and prioritize for 20253. Other updates4. Next meeting agenda Join Zoom Meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3424790936?omn=88416267344Passcode: 1234
*Note: we moved this month's Lunch & Learn back a week to adjust for the holidays. We look forward to seeing you all this Thursday! Join us on January 9th, from 12pm – 1pm to hear how the Habitat Recovery Pilot Program has increased the efficiency of habitat restoration project investments. Gina Piazza, HRPP Coordinator for… Read More »
Meeting Agenda MART Updates: Diane Hennessey (EPA), Ahren Stroming (PSP) Governor’s Executive Orders (Jim Thornton, ORIA and all) https://governor.wa.gov/office-governor/office/official-actions/executive-orders Salmon recovery accelerator bill (Todd Myers, Washington Policy Center) https://app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=5305&Year=2025&Initiative=false Tentative: CLOMR updates Other Updates On deck, when timely: Dig in deeper with FFRMS Flood Hub Development Join Zoom Meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3424790936?omn=88416267344Passcode: 1234 Click here to view previous meeting notes: Permitting Meeting Notes
Join us on Thursday, February 6th from 12 - 1pm for an insightful lunch and learn with Brett Shattuck and Joe Sambataro, two leaders in conservation efforts with the Tulalip Tribes, as they share their experiences and insights from a recent floodplain acquisition project in the Snohomish Basin at the confluence of the Skykomish and… Read More »
Issue #1: The Floodplains by Design (FbD) pre-application process requires significant time and capacity by applicants and Ecology (ECY) that may no longer be needed at this stage. Goal: Reduce the time required in the pre-application process without compromising local processes or critical requirements such as Tribal notification that lead to the high-quality projects the… Read More »
Meeting Agenda 1) Informational updates on legislation - HRPP - Permitting Accelerator - CLOMR/LOMR Fed 2) Timely to develop anything for Governor's office? 3) Other updates and check ins - how are folks being impacted by changes Join Zoom Meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3424790936?omn=88416267344Passcode: 1234
Meeting Agenda Habitat Recover Pilot Program did not make it out of Fiscal. What now and what next? Updates on FEMA accessibility and note about FbD FPAG meeting Tuesday March 11 from 10-12 – one agenda item will include a lawyer who will offer some perspective on: Proposed Changes to FEMA and the Future of… Read More »
Join us on Thursday, March 6th from 12 - 1pm for an insightful lunch and learn with Ellen Chappelka and Kevin Zerbe, two leaders in hazard mitigation with the Washington State Emergency Management Division. Ellen and Kevin will share their experiences, insights, and recommendations on how to intersect hazard mitigation planning with community conservation, resilience… Read More »