AFC pilot: Innovative farming practice can reduce flooding

AFC was proud to fund and launch an innovative multi-cropping project in Northeast Iowa.
State Resilience Retreat brings together leaders from 15 states

AFC convened participants, with positions ranging from chief resilience officer to directors of state agencies and departments.
What communities can learn from the Bee Branch flood project in Dubuque, Iowa

Dubuque’s Bee Branch Watershed Mitigation Project can be a model for similar-sized cities dealing with their own flooding challenges.
Best bang for your buck: Flood resilience projects and long-term return on investment

We offer real-world examples of infrastructure projects specifically designed to be flood resilient — and how these projects make economic sense, too.
How proactive planning and investment reduce flooding in Largo, Florida

The AFC member has virtually eliminated stormwater flooding within its boundaries — even as storms have become stronger.
Hurricane Ian: Resources for Response & Recovery

As communities across the country deal with the impacts of Hurricane Ian, AFC developed these resources for communities facing impacts from Hurricane Ian.
Four years after Florence, bus tour highlights resilience in Eastern North Carolina

AFC coordinated the Southeastern North Carolina Resilience Tour to highlight achievements in flood resilience after Florence.
4 years after Florence, N.C. is building a flood-resilient future

“North Carolina has taken steps to build a safer, more resilient state, from the Outer Banks to the Blue Ridge Mountains,” write two Eastern North Carolina leaders in a new op-ed. Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo and Pender County Commissioner Jackie Newton applaud the state for investing hundreds of millions of dollars in flood resilience and […]
What the Inflation Reduction Act means for flood resilience

While many of the Inflation Reduction Act programs will serve a range of needs, the law will make billions available for communities to build flood resilience.
5 lessons from Houston and Harris County 5 years after Harvey

We explore five lessons learned for rebuilding Houston and Harris County after Hurricane Harvey.


