2023 in review
As the year ends, we look back on achievements in flood resilience during 2023.
Q&A: Building resilient infrastructure starts with flood models
To better understand what goes into flood models, we talked to Liz Perez, president and founder of Collective Water Resources, LLC.
Incorporating fairness into emergency management
AFC Senior Advisor Chauncia Willis discusses how emergency managers can equitably serve vulnerable populations.
AFC leads low-cost flood projects in two local communities
American Flood Coalition spearheaded two innovative, equitable, and nature-based flood resilience pilots in AFC member cities
2022 in review
As the year ends, we look back on achievements in flood resilience during 2022.
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.