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New federal legislation to enable floodplain restoration in FEMA mapped floodplains

New federal legislation to enable floodplain restoration in FEMA mapped floodplains

by Wisconsin Wetlands Association | May 7, 2025 | Flood Resilience, For communities, For landowners, News, Policy Program Updates, Take Action

Bipartisan federal legislation aims to address the barriers to restoring floodplains in floodways that are mapped and regulated under the National Flood Insurance Program.

Inaugural rollout of Wisconsin’s Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant generates great interest

Inaugural rollout of Wisconsin’s Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant generates great interest

by Wisconsin Wetlands Association | Nov 5, 2024 | Flood Resilience, For communities, News, Policy Program Updates, Take Action

Wisconsin’s Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant Program is in the process of accepting its first round of applications—and WWA is encouraged by the high level of interest.

American Wetlands Month thank you campaign!

American Wetlands Month thank you campaign!

by Wisconsin Wetlands Association | May 1, 2024 | News, Policy Program Updates, Take Action

Send your state policymakers a positive message communicating your support for wetlands and appreciation for the policies that help restore and preserve wetlands in Wisconsin.

WWA Priority Legislation Creating a Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant Up for a Vote!

WWA Priority Legislation Creating a Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant Up for a Vote!

by Wisconsin Wetlands Association | Jan 24, 2024 | Flood Resilience, News, Policy Program Updates, Take Action

On Thursday, January 25th, the Wisconsin State Assembly is scheduled to vote on Senate Bill (SB) 222, creating a state-directed Pre-disaster Flood Resilience Grant!

Help increase investments in wetlands for flood resilience!

Help increase investments in wetlands for flood resilience!

by Wisconsin Wetlands Association | Jun 6, 2023 | Flood Resilience, For communities, News, Policy Program Updates, Take Action

The Wisconsin State Senate is scheduled on June 7th, 2023, to vote on Senate Bill (SB) 222, creating a State Pre-disaster Flood Resilience Grant! Please contact your State Senator and ask them to vote in favor of SB 222 on the Senate Floor on June 7th.

Help Increase Investments in Wetlands for Flood Resilience!

Help Increase Investments in Wetlands for Flood Resilience!

by Wisconsin Wetlands Association | Mar 28, 2023 | Flood Resilience, For communities, News, Policy Program Updates, Take Action

Encourage your legislator to cosponsor bills LRB 0829/1 and LRB 2504/1 establishing this State Pre-disaster Flood Resilience Grant program.

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