Conferences

The MAFSM 2021 Spring Event focused on topics relevant to western Maryland.

The MAFSM Spring Event was a virtual conference via Zoom on Thursday, June 17, 2021. The agenda included topics related to best practices and innovations in floodplain management, stormwater management, climate adaptation, outreach and community engagement, and mitigation.  Click on the links below to view the presentations.

AGENDA

9:00 AM         Welcome – Chair: Necolle Maccherone, Michael Baker and Western Regional Representative: Gail Abbott, Washington County Government

9:15 AM          Beaver Creek Stream Restoration Project – Sarah Roesner and Curt Hall, Ecotone

9:45 AM          Riverine BFE+3 Project – Dave Guignet, Maryland Department of the Environment

10:15 AM        Break

10:30 AM       Willow Pond Retrofit – Jason Coleman, RK&K

11:00 AM        County Hazard Mitigation Panel Discussion/Governor’s Flood Mitigation Task Force for Western Maryland Reboot (1996) – Facilitator: Mark James, Michael Baker; Panelists: Ginny Smith, Smith Planning & Design/Garrett County Government, Roger Bennett, Deputy Director of Emergency Services, Allegany County Government, Jack Markey, Director, Division of Emergency Management, Frederick County Government, Eric Hodge, Emergency Management Specialist, Division of Emergency Services, Washington County Government.

11:30 AM        Facilitated Discussion – Gail Abbott, Washington County Government and Bryan Lightner, Town of Charlestown

  • Regional partnerships, collaborations, and opportunities

12:00 PM         Adjourn

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