Dear VFMA Members, 

As Virginia navigates another season of unpredictable weather, we are grateful for the work our members do every day to support resilient communities across the Commonwealth. We truly appreciate your continued support, engagement, and participation in VFMA.

Thanks to members like you, this year’s conference was our best yet, bringing together floodplain professionals from across Virginia to learn, connect, collaborate, and grow. If you run into Doug Moseley or Kristin Owen, be sure to thank them for their leadership and countless hours behind the scenes that made the event such a success.

We encourage you to stay engaged with VFMA throughout the year by participating in trainings, joining a committee, attending meetings, and sharing your expertise with fellow members. Your involvement helps strengthen both our profession and our communities.

With a rainy Memorial Day weekend ahead, we hope you have a safe and restful holiday. Thank you again for your continued support of VFMA and the important work you do throughout the Commonwealth.

Sincerely,

VFMA Board of Directors

2026 Board of Directors Election Results

Thank you to all members who participated in this year’s election process by voting or submitting nominations! We are pleased to announce the following 2026 Board of Directors election results:

• Brad Winters was re-elected as Treasurer
• Doug Moseley was elected Vice President after serving in the role by appointment last year
• Katie Rogers was re-elected as a Representative
• We are also excited to welcome new Representative Ross Weaver, Floodplain and Dam Safety Manager with Henrico County!

VFMA 2026 Board of Directors

Interested in becoming more involved with VFMA? We encourage members to contribute by joining a committee, whether your interests lean toward policy and legislation or toward education, outreach, conference planning, or member engagement, there’s a committee for you.

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Trainings and Announcements

• DCR Webinar: Flood Insurance Basics (Virtual). Wednesday, May 27 & Friday, May 29, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. This webinar provides essential flood insurance knowledge for local officials and community staff who regularly answer residents’ questions. Register here.
• Aligning Land Conservation with Source Water Protection (Virtual), Friday, May 29, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Hosted by the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB), this session will highlight tools and datasets that help prioritize lands providing co-benefits for forests, agriculture, habitat, and watershed protection. Register here.
• E0273: Managing Floodplain Development Through the NFIP. August 23–27, Emmitsburg, Maryland. This FEMA course provides in-depth instruction on administering and enforcing local floodplain management regulations through the National Flood Insurance Program. Learn more here.
• Provide comments on the DCR's Coastal Resilience Master Plan Phase II draft, due June 3. View details and submit comments here.
• Applications for FEMA's BRIC program are due to VDEM on May 26, 2026. Learn more here.
• Did you miss the Wetlands Watch lunch and learn last week on becoming a CFM? Watch the recording here and view the CFM exam prep flyer here.

June All-Member Call

Join us for our upcoming All-Member Call on Friday, June 12 where we’ll discuss key organizational updates, upcoming initiatives, and opportunities for member engagement. This is a great opportunity to stay informed, share feedback, and connect with fellow members as we continue advancing our mission.

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Policy Committee Updates

The Policy Committee held its first coordination call this spring and has begun developing statewide floodplain management policy priorities for consideration by the VFMA Board later this year. The committee is also creating practical “cheat sheet” resources to help local governments better understand opportunities for advancing climate-informed and resilient floodplain management practices. Next meeting will be on Thursday, June 11 at 12pm. Register here.

Member Feedback and Priorities

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