named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy and Policy Comments
Submits formal comments to FEMA, HUD, and other federal agencies on floodplain regulations, budget proposals, and policy changes
Annual Conference and Workshops
Hosts annual conferences and regional workshops to train floodplain administrators and share technical knowledge on flood risk management
FEMA Elevation Certificate Lego Models
Interactive teaching tool using Lego models to help floodplain managers understand building types and elevation requirements
Young Emerging Professionals (YEP) organization
Program to engage early-career professionals in floodplain and stormwater management through networking and development opportunities
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 2 activities
- Certification program for floodplain managersAdministers a certification program that recognizes continuing education and professional development for floodplain managers. Supported the certification of 198 managers in New York State as of February 2020.
- Professional training and workforce developmentOffers virtual and in-person training programs, workshops, and technical seminars for floodplain and stormwater management professionals, including code officials, certified floodplain managers, and professional engineers. Provided seven workshops in 2019 training 199 individuals and offers continuing education credits through annual and ongoing training initiatives.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Annual conference and professional development eventsSponsors an annual 3-day conference and additional technical seminars to support professional development in floodplain and stormwater management. Activities include planning, organizing, and conducting large-scale gatherings for knowledge exchange and capacity building among professionals.
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Ecological Habitat Restoration 1 activity
- Direct implementation of flood mitigation and restoration projectsConducts on-the-ground floodplain and stormwater management projects, including elevation of historic homes in flood-prone areas, beach restoration (e.g., Georgica Beach after Tropical Storm Lee), and stormwater control implementation (e.g., at Harsh Pond in Suffolk County).
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Facilitation of professional collaboration networksOperates forums and networks that connect floodplain administrators from over 1,000 New York communities to exchange questions, best practices, and lessons learned. Facilitates collaboration among professionals across the state to strengthen collective expertise and coordination.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Newsletter and curated content distributionProduces and distributes a quarterly newsletter for members featuring curated articles, event announcements, and multimedia content related to floodplain and stormwater management.
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Uncategorized 6 activities
- Advocacy for floodplain and stormwater management policiesAdvocates for improved flood risk management standards, national flood insurance reform, funding for stream gauges and flood mapping, and updates to FEMA regulations. Participates in coalitions to submit policy recommendations and provides local perspectives on federal programs like the Community Rating System and Executive Orders.
- Engagement of emerging professionalsLaunched the Young Emerging Professionals (YEP) organization to engage early-career individuals in floodplain and stormwater management, fostering the next generation of practitioners.
- Innovative educational tools developmentDevelops and disseminates innovative educational materials such as 3D Lego models of FEMA Elevation Certificate diagrams to simplify building type identification and improve understanding among floodplain management practitioners.
- Recognition of professional contributionsEstablishes and awards honors such as the Lifetime Achievement Award to recognize outstanding contributions to floodplain and stormwater management, exemplified by the award to Bill Nechamen.
- Resource hub and information sharing platformCollects, compiles, and provides access to training materials, job aids, publications, policy documents, and multimedia resources for floodplain and stormwater management professionals. Includes videos, courses, forms, and tools to support local officials and administrators.
- Support for FEMA Community Rating System participationProvides support to local communities participating in FEMA’s Community Rating System (CRS), with documented assistance to 34 communities as of April 2019 to improve floodplain management and reduce flood insurance costs.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$79K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$61K77%
Investment income$20%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$71K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$96K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$96K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue -12.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 9
- Aaron Bennett — Regional Director
- Brad Wenskoski — Regional Director
- Colin Powers — Regional Director
- Curtis Smith — Regional Director
- Douglas Groth — Regional Director
- Geoff Golick — Regional Director
- John Caterino — Regional Director
- Mary Binder — Regional Director
- Rosaleen Nogle — Regional Director
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- ASFPM Network — References ASFPM as source for certified floodplain manager data
- ASFPM Network — Source of data on certified floodplain managers in New York State.
- Association of State Floodplain Managers Network — NYSFSMA is a state chapter of the national Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM).
- Association of State Floodplain Managers Partner — Collaborates with ASFPM on the Certified Floodplain Manager certification program.
- Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) Network — NYSFSMA is a state chapter of ASFPM, aligning with a national network focused on floodplain management.
- Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) Partner — Submits testimony and collaborates on national floodplain management issues, including budget advocacy and best practices.
- FEMA Government — Engages with FEMA through regulatory comments, policy advocacy, and implementation of floodplain management guidelines.
- FEMA Government — Provides links and resources related to the National Flood Insurance Program and FEMA policy updates.
- FEMA Government — References FEMA as source for Community Rating System participation data
- FEMA Government — Source of data on communities participating in the Community Rating System.
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Partner — Collaborates with FEMA EMI to promote emergency management training relevant to floodplain administrators.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Provides information on state policies and programs including NYCRR Title 6 and coastal and flood protection initiatives.
- Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center Partner — Collaborated to deliver virtual training programs for floodplain and stormwater management professionals.
- US Army Corps of Engineers Government — Collaborates with USACoE on nonstructural flood risk reduction and floodplain management programs.
- membership@nyfloods.org Partner — Primary contact email for membership inquiries and organizational communication.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Certification as a Mechanism for Professional Standardsmethodology: professional-certificationBy certifying floodplain managers, we ensure a qualified and consistent workforce, which breaks the cycle of disaster damage and rebuilding because standardized professional competence improves long-term resilience and reduces repeated flood losses.
- Professional Capacity Building Through Trainingmethodology: capacity_building_through_trainingBy training floodplain administrators and public officials, we improve community safety in flood-prone areas because a knowledgeable and skilled workforce leads to more effective floodplain and stormwater management decisions and practices.
- Unified Policy Advocacy Informed by Local Expertisemethodology: unified-voice advocacyBy building consensus among practitioners and channeling local perspectives into state and federal policy discussions, we shape more effective floodplain and stormwater policies because locally grounded advocacy leads to more practical, implementable, and equitable regulations.