National Association of Flood & Stormwater Management Agencies · Protecting Communities Since 1978
The Federal Voice for Flood & Stormwater Agencies
NAFSMA gives public agencies the policy intelligence, federal access, and peer community they need to protect the communities they serve.
Public-agency driven. Community focused.
When your agency joins NAFSMA, you join a community of support built from the ground up to benefit public agencies. We connect you with peers at similar agencies, experienced water management leaders, and the federal decision-makers shaping policy.
Join NAFSMA⚡ Federal Access
Direct coordination with USACE, FEMA, NOAA, EPA, Congress and the Administration on policies and programs impacting your agency.
📡 Policy Intelligence
Time-critical alerts on regulations, funding opportunities, and legislative developments affecting flood and stormwater management.
🤝 Peer Community
Conferences, webinars, monthly newsletters, members-only calls, and a nationwide network of water resource leaders.
Current Focus
Advocacy Priorities
Legislation
WRDA 2026
Advocating for expanded alternative project delivery, real estate acquisition reform, Section 408 streamlining, and WIFIA financing eligibility for non-federal flood projects.
Read Our TestimonyRegulatory
Permit Reform
Environmental protection and efficient permitting are not mutually exclusive. We advocate for rigorous standards while eliminating unnecessary delays and duplicative reviews.
Our PositionsAgency Reform
FEMA Modernization
Championing FEMA as an independent agency, grant-based public assistance, consolidated mitigation applications, and empowering local jurisdictions.
Read Our LetterWhat's Happening
Upcoming Events
July 13 – 16, 2026 · Annapolis, Maryland
2026 Annual Meeting: Grounded in Mission — Leading Through Complexity
Join fellow flood and stormwater management leaders for four days of policy sessions, peer networking, and strategic dialogue on the challenges ahead.
Applications Due March 31, 2026
2026 NAFSMA Awards Program
Recognizing excellence in water management innovation and community engagement. Nominate your agency's outstanding work.
Learn MoreState and local water resource agencies face increasingly complex issues as they collectively manage the nation's water systems. NAFSMA plays a vital role in fostering dialog amongst member agencies, identifying common priority issues and advocating for federal policies and legislation that improve its member agencies' ability to address the needs of the communities they serve.Mark Pestrella NAFSMA Past President & Director, Los Angeles County Public Works
Give your agency the federal edge it needs.
Local, regional, and state water resource agencies — as well as private firms with water resource expertise — are welcome. Membership connects you directly to the people and intelligence shaping national flood and stormwater policy.
- ✓Conferences, webinars, and workshops
- ✓Monthly newsletter and members-only calls
- ✓Time-critical policy and regulation alerts
- ✓Funding opportunity notifications
- ✓Direct access to federal leadership
- ✓Nationwide peer network of agency leaders