Floodplain Management Association

What Floodplain Management Association does

The Floodplain Management Association (FMA) is a California-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) professional membership association founded in 1990 and operating as an official chapter of the national Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM). FMA serves floodplain management practitioners across California, Nevada, and Hawaii, including engineers, planners, scientists, policymakers, community advocates, and students. Its mission centers on reducing flood risk, advancing sustainable floodplain stewardship, and supporting professional development through the nationally recognized Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) credential.

FMA's core product set comprises an annual conference (scheduled for September 8-10, 2026 at Hyatt Regency Long Beach), technical training workshops and CFM exam preparation, monthly luncheon seminars in Sacramento and San Diego, the annual California Extreme Precipitation Symposium (CEPSYM) at UC Davis, the quarterly High Water Mark newsletter reaching approximately 5,000 subscribers, an Emerging Professionals Committee with regional coordinators across five California sub-regions and Nevada, the FMA Career Center for job postings, and a scholarship program awarding $30,000 annually to students in water-resources disciplines. The organization runs on a YourMembership.com-powered digital platform.

Revenue is generated through five streams: $150 annual individual membership dues, conference and CEPSYM registration fees ($1,070-$1,340 for full conference), tiered sponsorships ranging from $500 Community Service to $8,000 Premier Reception/Luncheon, advertising on the website ($550 for 12 months) and newsletter ($300-$1,250), and $45 job postings for non-members. The headcount of 1-10 employees, combined with a board-composed volunteer leadership structure spanning firms such as Carollo, AtkinsRealis, Wood Rodgers, HDR, and California Department of Water Resources, indicates a lean, community-anchored operating model.

Name

Floodplain Management Association

Legal name

Floodplain Management Association

Website

https://floodplain.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Floodplain Management Association (FMA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional membership association and official ASFPM chapter serving floodplain engineers, planners, scientists, and policymakers across California, Nevada, and Hawaii through annual conferences, technical training, CFM certification preparation, regional luncheons, and the High Water Mark newsletter.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services for Floodplain Management

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Resources & Watershed Protection (BPAGAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disaster Risk Reduction Services (Flood Mitigation, Erosion Control, Landslide Stabilization) (AFAMAMAJ), Water & Wastewater Compliance (NPDES/Stormwater, Pretreatment, Drinking Water/SDWA) (EUAHABAB)

Keywords

• Floodplain management
• Professional association services
• Water resources training
• CFM certification preparation
• Conference event management

Headquarters

HQ city

Ramona

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees provide core revenue and access to member benefits including conferences, professional development, newsletters, and networking. 2026 membership fee is $150 per year.
2. Conference Registration: Annual conferences generate revenue through registration fees. Full conference packages range from $1,070-$1,340, with one-day registrations at $545-$645. State and federal employees receive discounted rates.
3. Sponsorships and Exhibits: Conference sponsorships range from $500 (Community Service) to $8,000 (Premier Reception/Luncheon). Platinum sponsors pay $6,500, Gold $5,400, Silver $3,750, Bronze $2,070. Exhibitor booths cost $2,600.
4. Advertising: Website advertising at $550 for 12 months and newsletter advertising ranging from $300 (quarter page) to $1,250 (full page) for 12-month periods.
5. Job Postings: Job posting service for non-members and non-government agencies at $45 per posting. Government agencies receive free job postings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Floodplain Management Association is a nonprofit professional membership association that delivers annual conferences, technical training workshops, luncheon seminars, certification preparation, newsletters, and networking programs for floodplain management professionals across California, Nevada, and Hawaii. The organization functions as the regional chapter of the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM), offering Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) exam preparation, an Emerging Professionals Committee with mentorship, college scholarships, and an awards program recognizing excellence in floodplain management.

Product overview

The Floodplain Management Association (FMA) is a professional membership organization serving as a chapter of the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM). FMA offers a portfolio of products and services including the annual FMA conference, technical training courses and workshops (such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, ArcGIS), CFM certification preparation, monthly luncheon seminars, the quarterly 'High Water Mark' newsletter, the Emerging Professionals Committee with mentorship programs, career center/job postings, college scholarship programs, the California Extreme Precipitation Symposium (CEPSYM), and an annual awards program recognizing achievement in floodplain management. The organization focuses on California, Nevada, and Hawaii.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FMA Annual Conference
• Technical Training Courses and Workshops
• CFM Certification Preparation
• Luncheon Seminars
• California Extreme Precipitation Symposium (CEPSYM)
• FMA Annual Membership
• FMA Career Center / Job Posting Service
• FMA College Scholarship Program
• Website Advertising
• Newsletter Advertising (The High Water Mark)

Quantifiable outcome

• 41 years of professional community building
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005FMA is an official chapter of ASFPM, the national association for floodplain managers. This affiliation provides access to national resources, certification programs (CFM), and policy advocacy at the federal level. FMA serves as the leading forum for promoting flood safety in California, Nevada, and Hawaii under the ASFPM umbrella.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Water Resources Association (AWRA): National multidisciplinary professional association for water resource professionals. Comparable membership/conference/journal model serving engineers, planners, and scientists in water resources, including flood-related topics.
• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) - Environmental & Water Resources Institute: Large national engineering society with overlapping membership demographics (civil/water resources engineers) and similar conference, training, and certification offerings for floodplain and stormwater professionals.
• Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM): National parent organization of which FMA is an official chapter. Directly comparable mission (flood risk reduction, CFM certification, policy advocacy) and operates the same membership/conference/awards model at the national level.
• Water Environment Federation (WEF): National organization for water quality professionals. Comparable membership-driven model with conferences, technical training, and certification, with overlapping audience in stormwater and floodplain management.

Emerging players

• International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM): Professional association for emergency management professionals with related but distinct focus on disaster preparedness and response, including flood-related hazards. Comparable membership/conference model.
• National Stormwater Quality Alliance: Coalition focused on stormwater regulatory and technical issues with overlapping audience of municipal and consulting professionals in the same Western US market as FMA.

Others

• American Planning Association (APA):

Direct peers

• Coastal States Organization (CSO): Nonprofit coalition of coastal states focused on coastal management and policy. Comparable professional association structure serving a related but distinct (coastal vs floodplain) water-resource management community.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FMAR9CANVHI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/floodplain-management-association-fma-

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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