Louisiana Floodplain Managers Association Formed
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Submitted by apala-admin on Thu, 06/09/2016 - 14:09
In 1983, representatives from regional planning commissions, parishes, municipalities, state agencies, and the private sector met in Lafayette Louisiana to discuss the need for an organization focusing on flooding damage reduction issues, the potential for success, and the goals of an association. As a result of this meeting, Lake Charles Louisiana hosted the first conference of the Louisiana Floodplain Management Association in 1984. After voting to formally organize, the participants established a constitution, bylaws, and set of policies. In summary, our policies are:
- encourage plans, projects, and legislation for flood damage reduction in Louisiana;
- support comprehensive floodplain management;
- will work for free and open exchange of scientific information to the public and decision makers;
- provide and promote training and assistance to local governments; and
- advocate coordination among all levels of government and existing programs.
Date:
June, 1983
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