Sponsored by:

Federal Emergency Management Agency
National Association of Stormwater & Floodplain Managers Assn.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services

Thursday– July 24^th

Registration and Breakfast in The Kitchen

Introductions – Auditorium I and II

NAFSMA and Mentoring – Susan Gilson

CMSWS Overview – Dave Canaan                       

History, Governance, Funding, etc.

Floodplain Mapping at the Local Level – Tim Trautman

History, Future Conditions, Floodplains, Map Maintenance, Partnerships,
Outreach Efforts/Stakeholder Involvement

Break – Visit HMSC Rain Garden

Floodplain Mapping at the State Level and FEMA's Risk MAP Strategy – Ken Ashe and Laura Algeo

NC Mapping Initiative, Risk MAP

Flood Information and Notification System (FINS) – Josh McSwain

History, USGS Partnership, Enhancement Plans

Lunch – Visit FINS Room

Floodplain Ordinance and CRS - Bill Tingle

Future Conditions, Two encroachment areas, General vs Individual
Floodplain Permits, CRS Class 5

Flood Mitigation Plans – Robert Billings

History, Planning, Outreach, Future Revisions

Flood Mitigation Grants – Robert Billings

Methodology of Using Mitigation Plans, Selecting Projects, Partnerships

Water Quality – Rusty Rozzelle

Phase I/II, BMP's, Mitigation Bank, Stream Restoration

Bringing It All Together – Comprehensive Floodplain Management

Presentations on Westfield, Cullman, and Hidden Valley CIPs

5:30 PM       Reception

Friday – July 25^th

Opening comments and Breakfast in The Kitchen

Field Tours – David Woodie and Steve Jadlocki

See photos of the field tours.