The Pennsylvania Association of Floodplain Managers is a statewide organization of floodplain managers, engineers, planners, local, state, and federal officials, and water resource professionals.
The mission of PAFPM is to:
promote public awareness of integrated floodplain management,
serve as a liaison between individuals and groups concerned with floodplain management, and to keep those individuals and groups well informed through educational and professional seminars,
and inform concerned individuals and groups of pending floodplain management legislation, regulation, and related matters in order to advance the effective implementation of floodplain management.
To learn more about our Constitution & Bylaws click here.
2026 Annual PAFPM Conference
Managing Risk Today for a Stronger Future
Save the Date
September 22-23, 2026
Hyatt Place (219 West Beaver Avenue) in State College, PA
Call for Abstracts - Due June 29th
PAFPM invites a broad range of submissions for 30-minute sessions, 1-2 hour interactive workshops, posters, and/or field trip suggestions/offers that highlight lessons learned, best practices, and innovative approaches related to managing and communicating flood risk.
New this year! PAFPM invites undergraduate, master’s and PhD students to submit their research for the Conference Poster Session. Posters will be evaluated, and top submissions will receive prizes, including registration for the 2027 ASFPM Conference in Pittsburgh or cash awards.
Read our Newsletter!
Stay up to date with the latest news from the Pennsylvania Floodplain Managers Association. Our newsletter features important updates, upcoming events, highlights from across the state, and ways to get involved. Visit our Public Archive to review.
Call for Content!
Interested in being featured in our newsletter? Submit content online by the following deadlines for upcoming publication:
Spring Publication — March 15th
Fall Publication — July 15th
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to PAFPM at pafpmflood@gmail.com. Thank you for helping us create an informative and engaging newsletter!
