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Trust, collaboration and communication are foundational components of integrated floodplain management. This section contains resources for building trust with diverse project stakeholders, engaging with unhoused communities living in the floodplain or taking a trauma-informed approach to emergency communication.

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FBD Spotlight
Linda Lyshall
Snohomish Conservation District

“The Conservation District has been a member of the Sustainable Lands Strategy since its inception, and we feel strongly that this application represents a balanced package of projects that advances agricultural viability, salmon recovery, and flood protection in our river’s floodplain.”

Trauma Informed Care Newsletter & Peer Support Group

Looking for resources and peer support around engaging unhoused folks in floodplains?

Increasingly, floodplain managers and land stewards are encountering houseless people surviving in floodplains and riparian areas. We’re working to develop resources to help build skills and support for environmental workers engaging with unhoused communities. Join our monthly peer support sessions or sign up for our newsletter for more information!

Newsletter Sign Up

Our quarterly newsletter shares resources, relevant articles and upcoming opportunities for land and water stewards engaging with unhoused communities. Sign up for the newsletter here.

Please contact hbuehler@b-e-f.org for more information or to sign up for the peer support sessions.