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Enhance your understanding of flood science, risk assessment, and preparedness strategies. This comprehensive session covers meteorological and other flood causes, forecasting, risk assessment, and mitigation practices. Gain insights into interpreting FEMA flood risk maps, National Weather Service forecasts, and bolster your readiness for sudden and long-fuse flooding events.

Hosted by JE Fuller
Have you ever had questions about infiltration methods, but been too afraid to ask? This presentation provides an introduction to the fundamentals of Green and Ampt infiltration, examples of regulatory implementation in several jurisdictions, how it's used in several popular modeling platforms, and applications of use in the western US.

The Green and Ampt infiltration methodology has historically been applied based upon soil texture class (sand, loam, silty loam, etc.) from reference tables. Broader use of the Green and Ampt infiltration methodology has been hindered by a lack of readily available, localized reference datasets as well as popularized usage of alternatives such as the NRCS Curve Number methodology. Modern methodologies and datasets have allowed for development of improved texture class relationships and project-specific, spatially variable parameter assignment.

Implementation methods and guidelines for applying the methodology are provided to assist technical professionals and regulatory agencies in implementing the methodology to facilitate flood hazard identification and mitigation. Both statewide and local implementations are reviewed.

With improvements in technology and increasing sophistication of lumped parameter and two-dimensional modeling platforms, the physically-based Green and Ampt methodology can be incorporated more easily over a broader geographical range than has been previously available. While the Green and Ampt infiltration methodology is incorporated into multiple popular hydrologic and hydraulic modeling packages, not all implementations of Green and Ampt infiltration are the same. Examples of implementation of the values, methodologies, and models discussed are included.

Hosted by ADWR and AFMA P&P Committee

Learn all of the requirements of administering FEMA floodplains, the basics of reading and interpreting published floodplain information, and community compliance for participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The specific requirements for local floodplain administrators will be covered, including permitting, violations, record keeping, and substantial damage and improvement.

Please sign up with your registration for lunch so we can get an accurate head count.

Hosted by Wilson and Company

The 4-hour class will provide an introduction to QGIS aimed at users who are either new to QGIS or have a basic familiarity with GIS and ESRI ArcMap. Participants will become familiar with navigating the program, setting up a new project, viewing and modifying spatial data, working with attributes, geoprocessing algorithms, and more. Participants should bring their laptops with QGIS installed prior to attending the class. Installation instructions will be provided to all attendees one week prior to the class.

The ASFPM Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) exam will be proctored. To take the exam, you must pre-register through ASFPM; see https://www.floods.org/certification-programcfm/getting-certified/ for more information.
Contact Ryan Sauer at rsauer@entellus.com with questions.

This event is invitation only. Schedule a time to meet with Michael Bishop from FEMA Region 9and Mike Shelton from ADWR to discuss Risk MAP, current or future engineering studies, levees, or other issues in your community.

Contact Mike Shelton at ADWR to schedule an appointment.
meshelton@azwater.gov
or 602-771-8428
Appointments will be held in Executive Board Room

Join us for a thrilling 5K race on the picturesque San Marcos Golf Course, where every stride helps pave the way for education! Lace up your running shoes and rally with us on Thursday morning at 6:00 am as we hit the scenic pathways for a cause. This invigorating event isn't just about the finish line; it's about supporting the AFMA scholarship fund, empowering future leaders in our community. Sign up now and be part of a race that makes a lasting impact!

Breakfast prior to the start of the conference

Join us at the 2024 Spring Arizona Floodplain Management Association Conference. This registration includes all sessions and meals on Thursday, Friday breakfast, and box lunches for field trip attendees. Please register separately for the Thursday night dinner so we can get an accurate count.

AFMA Conference Dinner and Table Trivia San Marcos Ballroom

Breakfast prior to the start of the conference

Please don't forget to register for Friday so we can get an accurate meal count for breakfast.

*** The Friday Session of the Conference is NOT free. Though only the Thursday portion of the conference is listed as having a fee, the $350 fee is for both Thursday and Friday

See brochure for details. Included in Conference (Thursday) Registration