Natural Floodplains Alliance
The Natural Floodplains Alliance envisions a nation where resilient communities recognize and value natural floodplains as essential assets. We elevate understanding of the value of these essential ecosystems — and equip decision-makers with the information needed to champion nature-based floodplain management.
The flat lands next to a river that regularly flood are among the most biodiverse and productive on the planet. But that’s not all. Natural floodplains also reduce downstream flooding, filter excessive nutrients, and replenish groundwater.
With 90 percent of floodplains either degraded or developed — and storms growing stronger and more frequent — now is the time to preserve what remains and restore what has been disconnected.
We can lower flood risk for farms and neighborhoods, rehabilitate habitat for sensitive wetland wildlife, and provide clean water for recreation and communities’ health with an approach that prioritizes collaboration and natural solutions. The benefits are lasting: Every $1 spent on flood solutions saves $13 in flood damages.
Join the Natural Floodplains Alliance and access free resources to take your natural floodplain practice to the next level.
The Natural Floodplains Alliance (formerly the Natural Floodplain Functions Alliance) was established to promote, protect, and enhance the protection, restoration, and management of natural floodplain resources.
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Network
Connect with 3,000 nonprofits, organizations, agencies, and individuals committed to safeguarding and restoring floodplains and wetlands. Floodplain experts and practitioners in the Natural Floodplains Alliance share knowledge, resources, and innovative solutions. Join and get special access to LinkedIn group.
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Learn
Participate in quarterly webinars with the country’s top scientists and technical floodplains experts. Past webinar topics have included sneak peeks into new research, trainings on how to center underserved communities in floodplain management decisions, and how to apply integrated floodplain management approaches. Register for an upcoming webinar.
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Get Resources
Joining is free and gives you access to a monthly newsletter and resources you need to adopt an integrated floodplain management approach that reduces flood risk and restores floodplains. You’ll also receive training opportunities, new research, and digital tools and resources.
Upcoming Webinars
Nature Based Solutions for Flood Resilience: How Texas is Leading the Way
October 14th, 2026
2-3 pm ET (1-2 pm Central)
Join the Natural Floodplains Alliance to learn about the new Nature-Based Solutions for Flood Resilience Guidance Manual created by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). The goal of this project is to synthesize guidance on the use of nature-based flood mitigation solutions into a single, statewide manual for Texas communities and help support the flood planning process. Join speakers Kevin Wessels (Regional Flood Planning Program Manager) and Reem Zoun (PE, CFM, Env Sp.) who helped create and currently oversee the statewide flood planning program in Texas to learn how you may be able to apply this guidance in your own state.
Register for the webinar here.
**CFM participants will receive 1 CEC credit from ASFPM for attending this webinar.
JOIN THE NETWORK
Membership is free and grants you access to our monthly newsletters and quarterly webinars.
Floodplains Resources
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Floodplains
Floodplains by Design
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California Central Valley Flood Protection Plan
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Why We Need to Restore Floodplains
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What is Floodplains by Design?
