Through our activities and initiatives, MAFSM is committed to supporting sound floodplain and stormwater management in Maryland. A listing of all MAFSM activities and initiatives can be found by year by selecting a specific year from the secondary menu.
Freelance Graphic Artist & Art Educator OSAMA OMOREGBE CREATES ACTIVITY BOOKLET TO EDUCATE YOUTH
MASFM recently connected with Osama Omoregbe to create an activity booklet to complement our floodplain simulation demonstrations that we give to youth throughout the mid-Atlantic. The booklet includes original illustrations that are compelling and interesting. Osama took care to include Maryland native species of plants and animals in many of the pages. The activities provide an engaging way for youth to learn about the concept of watersheds, water quality and water quantity. The digital version can be accessed here: MAFSM Educational Activity booklet. Limited print copies are available. For more information on print copies contact us.
Maryland Resiliency Partnership
Click here to learn about the Maryland Resiliency Partnership. This organization can provide technical assistance, outreach and education, and support to local governments and homeowners in Maryland.
“My Rain Garden” Coloring Book Release – The “My Rain Garden” coloring book is now available for you to use in presentations and outreach. The book is available in English and Spanish. We hope children will use this resource to learn how rain gardens can help make their homes safer. This 10-page book include a short narrative about a young girl discovering how a rain garden can make her yard safer, a glossary of terms to help expand vocabulary and activities that can be done with an adult. We encourage you to print the coloring book and share it with the children in your life.
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Program
The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) has established a national program for certifying floodplain managers. This program recognizes continuing education and professional development that enhances the knowledge and performance of local, state, federal, and private-sector floodplain management professionals.
To learn more about the CFM® Program, go here.
In addition, a brochure about the Program can be downloaded here, and a list of Maryland CFMs can be accessed here.
