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UTAH FLOODPLAIN AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (UFSMA)
The Utah Floodplain and Stormwater Management Association (UFSMA) began as the State Floodplain Management Association in 1993. It started as a small group of State and local floodplain managers who shared common interests in floodplains, environment protection, the National Flood Insurance Program and floodplain mapping. This group met quarterly and held its first annual conference in Spring of 1994.
As the size of this group grew and met there were many discussions regarding stormwater laws and regulations. Floodplains and stormwater are hydrologically connected but managed separately under environmental laws. The Association recognized the intersection between stormwater and floodplain management and added stormwater into their name, officially becoming the Utah Floodplain and Stormwater Management Association. The UFSMA was granted Chapter status by the national organization, Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM).
The UFSMA is over 100 members strong and we have developed a great community for sharing and networking. Membership includes those from local towns, cities, counties, professional engineers, consultants, state government and federal partners. We know each other by name and can call on each other when needed.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of the UFSMA is the following:
1. Promote public awareness of proper floodplain and stormwater management;
2. Promote the education, training, and networking of individuals involved in floodplain and stormwater management;
3. Explore issues pertinent to and necessary for the effective implementation of floodplain and stormwater management matters and support needed changes;
4. Promote communication and cooperation with local, state, and federal agencies involved with floodplain and stormwater management;
5. Develop partnerships with other professional associations, environmental associations, and the development community to further promote proper floodplain and stormwater management; and,
6. Encourage technical assistance and mutual aid between jurisdictions to address floodplain and stormwater and flood disaster needs.
