BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Floodplains by Design - ECPv6.18.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://floodplainsbydesign.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Floodplains by Design REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T105000 DTSTAMP:20261109T211524Z CREATED:20260108T175043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261109T211524Z UID:372681-1790848800-1790851800@floodplainsbydesign.org SUMMARY:Permitting Coordination Meetings DESCRIPTION: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.\nRunning agenda and notes can be found here: \nPermitting Efficiencies \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/3424790936?omn=88676126947&jst=2\nPasscode: 1234 URL:https://floodplainsbydesign.org/event/permitting-coordination-meetings-20/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261005T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261005T160000 DTSTAMP:20251219T230037Z CREATED:20251008T232134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T230037Z UID:372427-1791212400-1791216000@floodplainsbydesign.org SUMMARY:Acquisition Coffee Chats DESCRIPTION: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.\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83375229918 URL:https://floodplainsbydesign.org/event/acquisition-coffee-chats-13/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T113000 DTSTAMP:20261109T211524Z CREATED:20260114T213016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261109T211524Z UID:372725-1791540000-1791545400@floodplainsbydesign.org SUMMARY:FbD Funding & Policy Action Group: Fall Meeting DESCRIPTION:Looking forward to seeing many of you in 15 minutes or so!\nWe will be sharing brief updates on Swift Current\, the State Waters Alteration Permit rulemaking process\, six recommendations for improving permitting processes including an update on legislation for habitat and public benefit projects\, an update on streamlined habitat recovery permitting legislation and the federal Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act\, and information on the upcoming Flow and Flourish gathering on November 5th and 6th.\nMeeting Agenda\n 1.\n10:00-10:10 – Welcome\, Introductions\, & Quick Mixer via Breakout Rooms\n 2.\n10:10 – 10:20 – Swift Current update (Anne-Marie Marshall Dody\, Assistant Director for Disaster Resilience\, Emergency Management Division)\n 3.\n10:20 – 10:30 – State Waters Alteration Permit (SWAP) – Rulemaking Timeline\n 4.\n10:30-10:55 – Permitting Coordination Group – Six Recommendations for Consideration and Action (Dale Meck\, BEF)\n *\nStreamlined permitting legislation update (Don Gourlie\, Puget Sound Partnership)\n   5. 10:55-11:10 – Emerging Floodplain Permitting Policy Framework Ideas (Dale Meck\, BEF)\n *\nNo Adverse Impact (NAI) in floodplain management?\n   6. 11:10-11:30 – Flow and Flourish Agenda Review and Breakout Work Sessions (Austin Bernales\, BEF)\n *\nRegister: Flow & Flourish: Washington Acts for Integrated Floodplain Resilience\n——————————————————————————————————————-\n11:30-12:00 – Legislative Engagement on FbD Projects\n *\nMeeting Details (Same Zoom room): https://floodplainsbydesign.org/event/legislative-engagement-on-fbd-projects/\nThe Funding & Policy Action Group serves as the go-to convenor for floodplain funding and policy efforts across Washington State. This network leverages current momentum for integrated floodplain management into creative approaches that can better position partners for funding\, address barriers to implementation\, and improve coordination across all levels of government.\nZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5653221882?omn=89690456204\nPasscode: 1234 URL:https://floodplainsbydesign.org/event/fbd-funding-policy-action-group-fall-meeting/ LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5653221882?omn=89690456204 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T120000 DTSTAMP:20261109T211524Z CREATED:20261005T203605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261109T211524Z UID:373277-1791545400-1791547200@floodplainsbydesign.org SUMMARY:Legislative Engagement on FbD Projects DESCRIPTION:Meeting Purpose:\nWe want to hear about your plans and needs\, and share how BEF can help with coordination\, materials\, or other aspects of preparing for legislative engagement. This conversation is intended for both current and future FbD grantees\, whether you have a site tour in mind or are simply interested in learning more about what this kind of engagement could look like for your project.\nMeeting Agenda\nFunding outlook and BEF messaging – Scott Richards (BEF Contract Lobbyist)\n *\nEcology Request\n *\nFunding List\n *\nElection strategies\nSite Tour Planning – Austin Bernales (BEF Watersheds Communications Coordinator)\n *\nFactsheets Acknowledgement\n *\nBEF Support and Structuring Tours\n *\nLegislative Outreach (Scott)\nZoom Info\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/5653221882?omn=89690456204\nPasscode: 1234 URL:https://floodplainsbydesign.org/event/legislative-engagement-on-fbd-projects/ LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5653221882?omn=89690456204 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T105000 DTSTAMP:20261109T211524Z CREATED:20260108T175043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261109T211524Z UID:372682-1792058400-1792061400@floodplainsbydesign.org SUMMARY:Permitting Coordination Meetings DESCRIPTION: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.\nRunning agenda and notes can be found here: \nPermitting Efficiencies \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/3424790936?omn=88676126947&jst=2\nPasscode: 1234 URL:https://floodplainsbydesign.org/event/permitting-coordination-meetings-21/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T130000 DTSTAMP:20261012T204521Z CREATED:20260121T213119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T204521Z UID:372753-1792065600-1792069200@floodplainsbydesign.org SUMMARY:When Every Word Counts: Crisis Communications - FbD Lunch & Learn Series DESCRIPTION:How do we communicate effectively when the stakes are high\, information is uncertain\, and communities are under stress?\nJoin Floodplains by Design for a special Lunch & Learn during Washington State Flood Awareness Month featuring Dr. Vincent Covello\, Founder and Senior Director of the Center for Risk Communication.\nA nationally and internationally recognized expert in risk and crisis communication\, Dr. Covello has trained and consulted for thousands of organizations on high-concern health\, safety\, and environmental issues\, including floods\, wildfires\, climate change\, and other natural hazards.\nThis session will explore practical\, evidence-based approaches to communicating risk\, navigating uncertainty\, and building trust with communities before\, during\, and after flooding and other natural disasters.\nSpeaker Bio\nDr. Vincent T. Covello is Founder and Senior Director of the Center for Risk Communication and an internationally recognized expert in emergency\, crisis\, and risk communication. He has trained and consulted for thousands of organizations on high-concern issues ranging from environmental hazards and climate change to floods and other natural disasters.\nHe previously held positions at Columbia University and the White House Council on Environmental Quality and has authored or edited more than 25 books and over 150 scientific articles on risk and crisis communication.\nAs 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)\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84542310435\nPasscode: 1234 URL:https://floodplainsbydesign.org/event/topics-updated-monthly-fbd-lunch-learn-series-12/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T105000 DTSTAMP:20261109T211524Z CREATED:20260108T175043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261109T211524Z UID:372683-1793268000-1793271000@floodplainsbydesign.org SUMMARY:Permitting Coordination Meetings DESCRIPTION: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.\nRunning agenda and notes can be found here: \nPermitting Efficiencies \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/3424790936?omn=88676126947&jst=2\nPasscode: 1234 URL:https://floodplainsbydesign.org/event/permitting-coordination-meetings-22/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T120000 DTSTAMP:20261109T211524Z CREATED:20260128T214532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261109T211524Z UID:372775-1793268000-1793275200@floodplainsbydesign.org SUMMARY:FbD Steering Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:Meeting Agenda\n1. Welcome\, thanks and update 10-10:10\n * Sincere thanks for your time and commitment to the Steering Group. Looking forward to seeing many of you next week.\n * Ecology regional staffing update (Mary Huff)\n2. Temperature check: tapping the Steering Group’s expertise 10:10-10:40\, can extend conversation based on group\nWe’d like to use some time to draw on the group’s collective braintrust. Many network members are feeling anxious about tightening funding\, and there’s a risk of “elbows up” competition. How can we pull together rather than push apart? Some questions to get us started:\n– What are you hearing from partners in your region or sector about funding pressures and how they’re responding?\n– What messages would be reassuring and unifying for the broader network right now?\n– What kinds of conversations\, convenings or actions could be supportive\, whether peer exchanges\, coordinated outreach to funders\, or sharing strategies for diversifying funding?\n– Are there roles the Steering Group would like to play in modeling a “pull together” approach\, and how can the backbone team help?\n3. Legislative updates (Scott Richards) 10:40-11:00\nA look at the upcoming session\, plus a gentle nudge to the group: even if the project list isn’t funded deeply\, it’s valuable to keep educating legislators about FbD and multi-benefit floodplain work.\n4. FbD talking points and content creation update 11:00-11:30\nA review of the refreshed talking points.\n5. Flow & Flourish (Nov 4 optional welcome\, with the program Nov 5–6\, Evergreen State College) 11:30-12:00\n– Attendee list and brief overview\n– A strategy huddle so we make the best use of our time at the convening\n– Table facilitators: an opportunity for Steering Group members to engage directly with the IFM network. Let us know if you’re interested.\n– Agenda highlights (see below); selected breakout overview\n– What we hope comes out of F&F\, and where our network wants to be\nLooking forward to meeting!\nWe 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.\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5653221882?omn=89896403246\nPasscode: 1234 URL:https://floodplainsbydesign.org/event/fbd-steering-group-meeting-5/ LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5653221882?omn=89896403246 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR