The primary mission of the Natural and Beneficial Functions Committee is to promote within the public at large, policy makers and association the natural and ecological benefits and functions of our floodplains to reduce flood losses, enhance public safety and enhance the socioeconomic and environmental sustainability of our communities. The committee will pursue this mission through the promotion and support of education, policies and activities that protect the natural and beneficial functions of floodplains.
Natural Beneficial Functions Committee Chair Contacts



American Riverseshader@american rivers.org



VT Agency of Natural Resources802-490-6157rebecca.pfeiffer@vermont.gov
Committee Information
Policy Committee Work Plan: Natural and Beneficial Functions Committee 2018-2019
ASFPM Natural and Beneficial Functions Committee Status Report 2017-2018
Policy Committee Work Plan: Natural and Beneficial Functions Committee 2017-2018
2016-2017 Work Plan (2017)
ASFPM Natural and Beneficial Functions Committee Status Report 2017
ASFPM Natural and Beneficial Functions Committee Status Report 2016
Policy Committee Work Plan: Natural and Beneficial Functions Committee 2015-2016
ASFPM Natural and Beneficial Functions Committee Status Report 2015
Feature/Documents
International Green Construction Code (IgCC) Revision Process
Resource Guide to Federal Climate Adaptation Programs for State Fish & Wildlife Agencies
Natural Floodplain Function Alliance (NFFA)
Health Watersheds Integrated Assessments Workshop Synthesis
ASFPM Comments on Proposed Nationwide Permits (4/11) – RE: Docket # COE‐2010‐0035; ZRIN 0710‐ZA05
Strategic Plan Evaluation CRS Credit for Protecting Natural Floodplain Functions