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The Red River Basin Flood Damage Reduction Work Group (FDRWG) is a multi-agency/stakeholder group that collaborates to plan and fund projects providing flood resiliency and natural resource enhancements in Minnesota’s portion of the Red River Basin.
In April 2024 the FDRWG released two five-minute videos that provide an overview of its purposes and activities as well as information on projects developed using the Project Team process.
The two videos can be viewed on the FDRWG web site. Scroll below the FDRWG header and see the following videos that you can view on the site or in the full screen format:
- FDRWG Overview (5:23 minutes)
- FDRWG Projects (4:15 minutes)
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Come learn in person and interact with other local officials and professionals involved in aspects of floodplain management (i.e., surveyors, consulting engineers/planners, Realtors, lenders/agents).
We plan to cover floodplain management basics and FEMA map basics, including a map reading and interpretation exercise. Other topics include: floodplain administration 101, utilizing web-based flood maps and tools, dealing with nonconformities, making Substantial Improvement (SI)/Substantial Damage (SD) determinations, and community post-disaster responsibilities.
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Registration
Registration information is available via a link at the top of our training page. You may also use the direct registration links for the dates/locations below.
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Rochester: May 7, 2024 (Tue); 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (8:30 registration): Rochester Fire Station #2, 2185 Wheelock Drive NE, Rochester |Register
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Brainerd: May 16, 2024, (Thu); 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (8:30 registration): Crow Wing County Government Center (Land Services Building), 322 Laurel Street, Brainerd | Register
- Metro location TBD
If you have any questions, contact Ceil Strauss or floodplain.dnr@state.mn.us.
FEMA just published the third coloring book in the “Safer Communities” series. “My Tall House” teaches young children (mainly ages four to eight) how elevation can help make homes and communities safer. You can read the 11-page book in English or Spanish. It includes:
- A series of coloring pages that share a short story about friends who rebuild their playhouse after a flood.
- A glossary of age-appropriate terms to expand vocabulary.
- Activities that kids can do with an adult.
The series, available on FEMA.gov, also includes “My Rain Garden” and “My Safe Yard.”
Note: Article reprinted from FEMA newsletter.
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FEMA Region 5 staff (based in Chicago) are continuing their monthly one-hour virtual training series in 2024. They are free!
It's not too late to register for many training topics!
Upcoming "Managing your Community's Floodplain" monthly series dates and topics:
Note: All held 9-10 a.m. Central Time.
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May 29, 2024: Increased Cost of Compliance; Register
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June 26, 2024: Floodplain Management Higher Standards; Register
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July 31, 2024: Managing Map Changes; Registration available soon
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Aug. 28, 2024: Resolving Potential Violations: Floodway, Low Floor, Vents; Registration available soon
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Sept. 25, 2024: Accessory and Agricultural Structures; Registration available soon
These trainings and registration links are also available on the DNR Floodplain Training and Education page.
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Talk with FEMA and DNR Floodplain Program representatives during monthly virtual Minnesota Floodplain Management Office Hours. Hours are 10-11 a.m., typically on the fourth Thursday of the month (but a few are adjusted to avoid holidays, etc.).
Upcoming monthly hours (Note: all are 10 - 11 a.m. Central Time)
Where: Teams. No registration is required. Select a date to get the Teams meeting appointment.
These office hour dates and links are also available on the DNR Floodplain Training and Education page.
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Important Dates to Note:
(since March 2024 Water Talk and upcoming in next couple months)
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Preliminary Maps
- April 25, 2024 - Wabasha Countywide
Local Officials Meetings and Open Houses
- May 29, 2024 - Kittson County Resilience Workshop @ Kittson County Courthouse (Hallock); times details TBD
- June 2024 - Wabasha Countywide: Local Officials Meeting and Public Open House (anticipated)
90-Day Appeal Periods
None
Letters of Final Determination (LFDs)
None
Effective (Six months after LFD date)
- June 20, 2024 - Wilkin County panels
- June 20, 2024 - Wright Countywide
- July 13, 2024 - Le Sueur Countywide
- July 31, 2024 - Morrison Countywide
- Sept. 12, 2024 - Stevens Countywide
- Sept. 26, 2024 - Dodge Countywide
- Sept. 26, 2024 - Pope Countywide
Additional Map Update Information:
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