The Ohio Statewide Floodplain Management Conference is an annual training event that focuses on various elements of floodplain management, such as regulations, insurance, mapping, engineering, and natural benefits.  The conference is intended to develop and expand the capabilities of floodplain management professionals throughout Ohio.  Conference sessions are designed to provide local floodplain managers with information and skills necessary to implement effective floodplain management programs within their respective communities.

The Ohio Statewide Floodplain Management Conference is a cooperative effort between the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), and the Ohio Floodplain Management Association (OFMA). 

The conference (from August 11-12, 2010) offers twelve (12) Continuing Education Credits (CEC) toward Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification through the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM). 

All conference information will be posted on this website.  For questions about this conference, please contact ODNR at 614-265-1006.

New This Year:

• HEC-RAS Short Course (August 10, 11, 12, 2010) - More information to be posted soon...

The Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) examination will be offered in coordination with the conference.  For more information, visit www.floods.org.

• Tuesday, August 10, 2010 from 1-4 p.m. at ODNR
• Thursday, August 12, 2010 from 1-4 p.m. at the conference

If you have any questions regarding the 2010 Ohio Statewide Floodplain Management Conference, please contact Alicia Silverio at 614-265-1006 or alicia.silverio@dnr.state.oh.us.    

• 2010 CONFERENCE BROCHURE (to be posted soon...) 
• Ohio Floodplain Management Association Recognition Awards and Guidelines  (to be posted soon...)
• Ohio Floodplain Management Association Scholarships Available to Local Floodplain Managers (to be posted soon...)
• Making Strides in Floodplain Management Recognition (to be posted soon...)