The CWCB will be proctoring the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Exam on Thursday, April 2^nd following a one and a half day review session on April 1^st and 2^nd at the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District offices in Denver. This certification program will lay the foundation for ensuring that highly qualified individuals are available to meet the challenge of breaking the flood damage cycle and stopping its negative drain on the nation’s human, financial, and natural resources. A fundamental goal for this certification is to help reduce the State’s flood losses and protect and enhance the natural resources and functions of its floodplains by improving the knowledge and abilities of floodplain managers in the State.  The CFM program was developed by and is administered by the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM).  A complete discussion of the CFM program can be read by clicking here. 

CWCB encourages all local officials responsible for administering floodplain programs to become CFM’s!  If you are a local government official, CWCB will cover the cost of the CFM review class, ASFPM membership, and exam fee – a value of $265!.  Other floodplain professionals that assist local communities with stormwater or floodplain management issues are also highly encouraged to become CFM’s!  There’s limited space available, so follow the registration instructions below and sign up soon! 

Date:                April 1-2, 2009

Location:         UDFCD Board Room

                        2480 West 26^th Avenue, Suite 156-B

                        Denver, CO 80211

Map and Driving Details

Registration Information:

If you plan to attend, please make sure to register no later than Friday, March 13, 2009 by e-mailing Cristina Martinez at cristina.martinez@state.co.us.  In addition, you must register with the Association of Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) in order to take the CFM exam since this is a nationwide exam.  If you are a local government official, please fill out the attached forms (ASFPM membership and CFM application) and send them to Cristina Martinez or fax it to 303-866-4474 by Friday, March 13.   If you are not a local government official, you will need to contact ASFPM to apply for the exam and will need to pay them directly.  Contact ASFPM for the current pricing structure.  Please feel free to contact me at 303-866-3441 extension 3215 or via email at cristina.martinez@state.co.us if you have any questions. 

 ASFPM Application Package                                                    ASFPM Application Form

For those of you interested in accessing the CFM exam study guide prior to the course, please visit the following website: http://www.floods.org/Certification/FEMA_480_TOC.asp

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