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Mapping and Technical
Goals:
- Promote development of accurate, detailed floodplain studies
- Develop a white paper on the accuracy of mapping in Pennsylvania
- Integrate a stormwater committee into PAFPM
For more information, please contact Cleighton Smith
Education and Outreach
Goals:
- Establish a credible digital presence, including a website, a PAFPM email account, and use social media outlets
- Create a process where by which current members can easily distribute all training and Annual Conference information/materials to colleagues
- Develop promotional material for booth and trade shows
- Develop a quarterly PAFPM newsletter
Current Initiatives:
- Webinars
- 2020 Conference Planning
- Mentorship Program/FPM Start Right Guide
For more information, please contact Josh Lippert
Policy and Legislative
Goals:
- Promote development of policies that protect communities, the life and property of citizens, and that represent best practices for floodplain management within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Disseminate information on current legislative actions and policy updates at the national and state level to the members.
Methods/Tasks:
- Keep abreast of legislative actions and proposals at the state and federal levels.
- Advocate for legislative change within the context of PAFPM’s Mission.
- Create an Annual Workplan that includes achievable policy goals.
- Establish a protocol for taking positions on policy including member input.
For more information, please contact Eric Jespersen
Membership
Goals:
- Increase membership through use of newsletters, the annual conference, trainings, and networking
- Provide valuable services to current and potential members, including earning CFM credits through free webinars and discounted annual conferences fees
For more information, please contact Chelsea Blair