FbD Steering Group Meeting
2026-04-29 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5653221882?omn=84059120643
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=84059120643
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Permitting Coordination Meetings
2026-04-30 10:00 - 10:50, 2026-05-14 10:00 - 10:50, 2026-05-28 10:00 - 10:50, 2026-06-11 10:00 - 10:50, 2026-06-25 10:00 - 10:50, 2026-07-09 10:00 - 10:50, 2026-07-23 10:00 - 10:50, 2026-08-06 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]

Acquisition Coffee Chats
2026-05-04 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-01 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-06 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-03 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-07 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

Topics Updated Monthly - FbD Lunch & Learn Series
2026-05-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-03 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]

Topics Updated Monthly - FbD Lunch & Learn Series
2026-05-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-03 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 Funding & Policy Action Group: Early Summer Meeting
2026-05-14 10:00 - 12:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5653221882?omn=84599613784
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=84599613784
Passcode: [REDACTED]

FbD Steering Group Meeting
2026-07-29 10:00 - 12:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5653221882?omn=88927503200
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=88927503200
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]
