Larry Larson Speaker Series Event: Increasing our Resilience to Urban Flooding
Building upon the outcomes of the 6th Assembly of the Gilbert F. White National Flood Policy Forum held in Washington, DC in March 2019, this Larson Speaker Series event will feature a panel discussion among national flood policy experts on the issue of urban flooding hazards and mitigation strategies.
The Larson Speaker Series event will be held Oct. 16 at 9:15 a.m. as part of the New Jersey Association of Flood Management's 15th annual conference at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City.
Panelists:
- Doug Plasencia, PE, CFM, Moffatt & Nichol (ASFPM Foundation President), "Increasing our Resiliency to Urban Flooding" – Gilbert F. White National Flood Policy Forum Report
- Gerry Galloway, Ph.D., P.E., University of Maryland (ASFPM Foundation Trustee), "The Growing Threat of Urban Flooding: A National Challenge" – Texas A&M/University of Maryland
- Chad Berginnis, CFM, ASFPM (ASFPM Foundation Secretary) "Framing the Challenge of Urban Flooding in the United States" – National Academy of Sciences
Moderator: Molly O’Toole, Molly O’Toole & Associates, LTD (ASFPM Foundation Executive Board)
VISION STATEMENT
The Association of State Floodplain Managers Foundation is dedicated to reducing the risk and impacts of floods on people and communities.
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Current college scholarship opportunities include the ASFPM Foundation Future Leaders Scholarship and the annual ASFPM Student Paper Competition. Activities, events and scholarships are made possible due to the support of ASFPM Foundation donors.
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