We had networking opportunities, vendor exhibits, and a packed agenda with 20 technical presentations. Six (6) CECs from ASFPM were approved for this event .

In addition, we offered a post-conference training class on NFIP 101 on November 13.

See below for more information on:

• Pictures from the conference
• Speakers and Topics
• Floodplain Training Post-Conference (November 13 – full day)
• Conference Scholarships
• Conference Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities
• Registration Fees
• Hotel Room Block
• More Info!

CONFERENCE AGENDA

SPEAKERS & TOPICS:

• Enhancing Flood Resilience: The Redesigned NFIP Compliance Audit Program – Matthew Smith, CFM, Maryland Department of the Environment
• Prioritizing Stormwater Ponds for Adaptive Real-Time Control: Case Study in Howard County, Maryland – Jason Murnock, CPESC, CPSWQ – OptiRTC, Inc. and Lindsay DeMarzo – Howard County, MD
• Updating the Maryland Model Floodplain Ordinance & Development of the Maryland Quick Guide: Floodplain Management in Maryland – Matthew Smith, CFM – Maryland Department of the Environment
• Sensored Permeable Pavement for Elevated Performance and Reduced Maintenance – Aaron Fisher PhD, PMP – Ernest Maier and Allen Davis – University of Maryland
• Unpacking the FFRMS – Eileen Gladd, P.E. – Maryland Department of the Environment
• Stormwater Management: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly – Martin B. Covington III, PE, CFM, B.C.WRE, M.ASCE, Life Member – Carroll County Government
• Comparison Analysis for FFRMS and ClimateEVA Floodplain Elevation – Qijue Chen – WSP and Kristine Mosuela – WSP
• Stormwater Planning: Right Sized Solutions – Thomas Loewen, CEng MICE – AtkinsRéalis and Megan LeBoon, PE – AtkinsRéalis
• Managed Retreat: Starting the Conversation – Jen Sparenberg, CFM – AECOM and Amy G. Moredock, CFM – Queen Anne’s County Planning and Zoning
• GISHydroWEB: A Comprehensive Web-Based Hydrologic Analysis Tool for Maryland – Javier Mardones, PE – Michael Baker International
• Data-Driven Floodplain Management & Regulation in Maryland – Eli Goldstein – Forerunner and Ron Marney, AICP – Calvert County, MD
• 2D Watershed Modeling in HEC-RAS – Sean Foley EIT – WSP
• Climate Change and Cybersecurity??? The Natural Hazard and Cyber Threat Nexus – Bear Afkhami, MS, CC-P, PCP – MPACT Strategic Consulting & Association of Climate Change Officers
• Evaluating Flood Risk from Urban Stormwater Systems using PCSWMM – Diyar Rashid, EIT – WSP
• Community Resiliency in North Beach: Looking Forward – Tom Litke, CPM – Common Resilience Partners
• Raising Resilience for Washington, DC with an Integrated Flood Model – Christine Estes, PE, CFM, PMP – AECOM and Sherwin Zahirieh – AECOM
• Alternative Design Approaches for Trail Projects – Zachary H Ranstead, P.E., CFM, LEED-AP – T&M Associates
• National Water Model Retrospective: Flood Frequency Simulation Comparison Analysis – Thomas Williams, PE – WSP and Qijue Chen – WSP
• Responding to Flood Risk with More Effective Communication – Marshall Wilson, CFM – Michael Baker International
• Predicting Flooding in Vulnerable Communities – Katherine Osborne, CFM – Stantec

A Conference agenda will be posted in late September.

F LOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP – November 13, 2024

MAFSM’s Floodplain Management NFIP 101 Training was held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm at the Maritime Conference Center (same location as the 20th Annual MAFSM Conference which takes place the day before).

The NFIP 101 Training covered topics such as the NFIP regulations, community participation in the NFIP, reading and using Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), insurance mitigation, and more. Ben Kaiser of AECOM and Jason Sevanick of WSP lead the training.

Five (5) Continuing Education Credits from the Association of State Floodplain Managers are approved.

The cost of the training was $95, and breakfast and lunch wereprovided.

*** Please note that the NFIP 101 Training is not a preparatory course for the CFM exam. Exam and Training registrations are separate. MAFSM is managing the training, while ASFPM manages all CFM exam applications. MAFSM is not proctoring the CFM exam.

MAFSM CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS

MAFSM supports the education of its members by offering up to 10 scholarships / association memberships to its Annual Fall Conference. These scholarships are aimed at community officials who would not otherwise be able to attend and would benefit greatly by implementing lessons learned in their communities.  Congratulations to our scholarship recipients!

MAFSM CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES

Interested in Sponsoring or being an Exhibitor at the Annual Conference?

• Gain experience and expand your network of planners, floodplain managers, stormwater engineers, and water resource professionals from around the state
• Reach the decision-makers who need your products and services
• Enforce your brand awareness and maximize visibility
• Get CECs and maintain your CFM certification

Sponsors received recognition through a variety of channels. Numerous sponsorship opportunities were designed to help maximize exposure.

CURRENT SPONSORS INCLUDE: