In the wake of historic flooding in Texas, the 86th Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 8 in 2019 that authorized and established the regional and state flood planning processes. The 86th legislature also established the Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) where only projects identified in the Texas State Flood Plan will be eligible for funding from this new source. With the first cycle of regional flooding planning well underway, communities can take advantage of this opportunity to bring new flood mitigation resources to their jurisdictions. This presentation will provide an update on the Texas regional flood planning process and offer perspectives from across the state, highlighting ways that communities can be strategic in their involvement and maximize their chances for future funding of flood studies and mitigation projects.
David Ramirez PhD, PE, CFM, North Texas Stormwater Management Group, Freese & Nichols
David Rivera is a Senior Project Manager with the Freese and Nichols Stormwater Management Group and a Firm Associate. David is a licensed professional engineer and holds a Ph.D. in Water Resources Engineering from Texas A&M University. He has over 18 years of experience in the water resources field, primarily in the areas of hydrology, stormwater management, water resources planning, and environmental science. He is a skilled hydrologic and hydraulic modeler for both open channel and closed conduits systems. He also specializes on flood control reservoir operations modeling. Over the past 2-years, David has been deeply involved with the new State Flood Planning process and helping communities tap into potential funding opportunities.
$10 for members, $25 for non-members, Free for Student Members or Life Members
