About The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) Conference
Every year, the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) hosts a conference for floodplain management professionals and affiliated organizations. From May 18-22, 2025, floodplain managers, government officials, and industry professionals will gather in New Orleans, Louisiana, for the ASFPM Conference 2025.
The conference offers valuable solutions, discussions on flood risk, and strategies to tackle today’s floodplain challenges. Attendees can renew their floodplain manager certification by participating in conference sessions and meeting the necessary requirements.
Join Tidal Basin team members and partners for the session “Community-Driven Resilience: The Relocation and Mitigation Strategies of Newtok, Alaska.” This session highlights how adaptation, collaboration, and innovation reshaped a community facing severe environmental threats. Attendees will explore the relocation of the Yupik tribe, the creation of a sustainable new village, and lessons in overcoming complex logistical challenges. Gain insights into disaster mitigation strategies that can inspire future resilience efforts.
Learn more about the Key Session.
Why Connect With Tidal Basin
Tidal Basin provides tailored solutions to help communities reduce risk through effective mitigation services. We work with local governments, emergency managers, and community planners across the nation to develop comprehensive strategies for addressing a wide range of hazards, including hurricanes, flooding, and coastal erosion.
Our expertise includes developing and implementing FEMA-compliant Hazard Mitigation Plans, which improve access to crucial funding opportunities for communities facing flooding challenges. We also offer services such as risk assessments, project prioritization, and technical assistance to help create effective mitigation projects that address communities’ specific needs.
By aligning strategies with a state’s distinct landscape and priorities, we aim to reduce the impacts of disasters, protect critical infrastructure, and support sustainable, long-term growth. Whether it’s safeguarding against future storm damage or addressing vulnerabilities in flood-prone areas, our goal is to help communities build the tools and strategies necessary to reduce risk and prepare for future challenges.
Meet our team
Amy K. Baker
Sr. Vice President, Federal Operations
Mark Boone
Sr. Director of Engagement Management
Adrienne L. Sheldon
Sr. Director, Mitigation Practice Lead
Chris Mewes
Senior Director, Grants & Program Management
Combined expertise. All in one place.
Tidal Basin is excited to join Michael Baker International (MBI) at the 2024 Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) Conference. Look for Tidal Basin at booth #404 and MBI at booths #406/408.
The combined MBI and Tidal Basin team offers comprehensive program management consulting services, pairing MBI’s risk-resilient planning, engineering design, and construction expertise with Tidal Basin’s suite of integrated technology, resilience, and emergency management solutions.
Click below for more information on the services MBI brings to the partnership.
Key Session
Community-Driven Resilience: The Relocation and Mitigation Strategies of Newtok, Alaska – May 21 – 10:30 am to 12:00 pm CT
Speaker: Mark Boone, CFM | Senior Director, Engagement Management | Tidal Basin
Description: Explore how adaptation, collaboration, and innovation transformed Newtok, Alaska, into a model of resilience. This presentation dives into the challenges a Yupik tribe faced as rapid erosion forced a complete relocation, highlighting environmental threats like permafrost melt and rising waters. Learn about the strategic planning and engineering that enabled the creation of Mertarvik, a sustainable village built on solid bedrock, and witness the collaboration between local, state, federal, and tribal organizations that made this possible. Discover insights into overcoming logistical hurdles and how Newtok’s experience offers powerful lessons for future disaster mitigation and resilience efforts.
Thank You: To Everyone who attended the session in person and/or watched the virtual presentation online thank you for your support. We appreciate those who stayed behind to connect and ask questions. If you did not have the opportunity to and would like to learn more, please email Mark Boone, CFM at [email protected].
Our Services
Preparedness
Our preparedness services support communities and organizations in creating emergency management plans, conducting risk assessments, and organizing training exercises. These strategies mitigate risks, protect resources, and support operational continuity.
Response
We provide expert operational support and incident management to help communities overcome the challenges of disaster impacts. Our services help with coordination, strategic resource use, and effective recovery to stabilize and restore affected areas with precision.
Recovery
Our team provides expert guidance in disaster recovery and grant management. With a focus on funding strategies, regulatory compliance, and the implementation of recovery programs, we support efforts to rebuild stronger and more resilient systems.
Grant & Program Management
We provide grant management services, specializing in funding strategies, regulatory compliance, and effective program implementation. We partner with clients to optimize resources, ensure accountability, and deliver solutions that foster stronger, more resilient communities.
TB Technologies
TB Technologies specializes in technology-driven disaster recovery solutions, focusing on system resilience and operational continuity. We prioritize innovative tools and strategies to safeguard critical operations, ensuring communities and organizations are prepared to respond effectively to challenges.
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Practice Lead – Grants & Program Management
The Grants and Program Management Practice Lead advances Tidal Basin’s portfolio by driving growth, enhancing client delivery, and expanding services. This role involves leading high-impact projects, fostering client relationships, and guiding teams to deliver innovative solutions in federal grant programs and disaster recovery initiatives.
Hazard Mitigation Specialist
Tidal Basin is seeking a Hazard Mitigation Specialist to assist clients in implementing FEMA mitigation programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing program support for disaster risk reduction. This role requires expertise in hazard mitigation processes, grant management, and the ability to coordinate technical assistance for effective program delivery.
ASFPM Conference FAQs
The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) Conference is an annual event for professionals in floodplain management, offering a platform for education, collaboration, and innovation to address critical flood management challenges.
The ASFPM Conference is important because it fosters innovative solutions and collaborations to strengthen floodplain management practices and build resilient communities.
The 2025 ASFPM Conference is ideal for floodplain managers, engineers, planners, government officials, researchers, educators, and anyone involved in flood risk management and resilience.
Attendees of the ASFPM Conference can expect keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, technical sessions, and networking opportunities addressing a wide array of flood management topics.
The 2025 ASFPM Conference, with the theme “Extraordinary Lessons Below Sea Level: 20 Years of Innovation,” explores cutting-edge advancements in floodplain management. The conference features inspiring plenary speakers, hands-on workshops, and dynamic discussions on topics like flood mapping, mitigation, modeling, and nature-based solutions.
ASFPM Conference attendees should attend Concurrent Session D3 from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm CT on Friday, May 21, titled: “Local Mitigation Project Successes.” Tidal Basin’s Mark Boone is speaking on “Community Driven Resilience: The Relocation and Mitigation Strategies of Newtok, Alaska.”
Yes, the ASFPM Conference always supports a full virtual program for remote attendees to earn or renew their floodplain manager certification.
Yes, the 2025 ASFPM Conference features networking events, including two conference receptions held in the exhibit hall. Connect with peers in the industry like our Tidal Basin team, who will be at Booth #404.
Yes, the ASFPM Conference has an exhibit hall to showcase vendors, organizations, and services related to disaster preparedness and response. Visit Tidal Basin at #Booth 404 and Michael Baker International at booths 406/408.
It is recommended for attendees to bring business cards, notepads, or digital devices for note-taking, and any relevant materials for networking or presentations to the ASFPM Conference.
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