2025 Annual Utah Floodplain & Stormwater Management Conference
The Conference in 2025 will be held in Moab at the Element Moab. More information will be provided as we get closer to the conference.
Full conference schedule will be provided once finished
Hotel links
- Primary Venue – Element Moab – Utah Floodplain and Stormwater Management Association – Element Moab
- Link for booking hotel
UFSMA Moab Golf Tournament
Moab Golf Club (2705 S. East Bench Road, Moab, Ut 84532)
Tuesday Nov 18th
Check-In: 11 am
Shotgun Start: 11:30 am
18 holes. Best ball scramble.
UFSMA Trainings 2025
NFIP 101 – Tracie Harris (State Floodplain Manager) and Team
Tuesday Nov 18th 8:30 – 12:30
This training provides a foundational overview of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and is ideal for those new to floodplain management or preparing to take the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) exam. The session covers the history and purpose of the NFIP, floodplain mapping and Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), floodplain development regulations, flood insurance principles, Letters of Map Change (LOMCs), and the roles and responsibilities of local officials. Participants will gain a strong understanding of key concepts and terminology essential to the NFIP, with an emphasis on the knowledge areas covered in the CFM exam.
Letter of Map Change – Instructors TBD
Tuesday Nov 18th 1:00 – 5:00
This in-depth, four-hour training provides a comprehensive overview of the FEMA Letter of Map Change (LOMC) process, including Letters of Map Amendment (LOMAs), Letters of Map Revision Based on Fill (LOMR-Fs), and Letters of Map Revision (LOMRs). Participants will learn when and how to apply for a LOMC, required data and documentation, how to interpret FEMA’s determinations, and common pitfalls to avoid. The course also covers digital submittals through FEMA’s MT-2 and MT-EZ processes, coordination with local officials, and how LOMCs affect flood insurance and development regulations. This session is valuable for local floodplain administrators, surveyors, engineers, and others involved in managing floodplain changes or preparing applications.
GIS Course – State and WSP
Tuesday Nov 18th 1:30 – 5:00
The transition from paper-based to digital floodplain mapping is critical for efficient floodplain management to align with UDEM’s goal of producing digital flood insurance rate maps (DFIRMs) that will replace any remaining paper maps. WSP is skilled in developing and delivering custom training materials for floodplain management GIS Basic Skills I and II. Our training equips participants with the skills to effectively interpret and utilize GIS systems in floodplain management and permitting, aligning with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) standards. Our team of experts has created user-friendly materials and engaging, hands-on sessions that ensure understanding of GIS tools for real-world application. These workshops will be hands-on computer classes showcasing DFIRM and Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (Risk MAP) GIS products with participants performing coordinated analysis on their Utah datasets, resulting in better understanding of the available data in their community.
Geomorphology for Floodplain Managers workshop – JE Fuller (Mike Kellogg)
Tuesday Nov 18th 8:30 – 10:30
- Overview of Geomorphology
- Debris Flows/Landslides
- Soils and Surfaces
- Rivers and Riverine Erosion
- Case Histories