Join us for this free, interactive training class on best practices, legal considerations and challenges associated with reducing long term flood risk within your communities. This 6-hr workshop will provide practical knowledge for community planners; zoning and building code officials; floodplain and emergency managers; attorneys and local elected leaders. What makes this training unique is a focus on the legal and policy frameworks that impact the day-to-day activities of decision makers dealing with flooding and natural disasters in Montana’s communities.
Legal Topics
Flood Risk Management and the Role of Government- Understand the role federal, state and local policies and regulations have related to reducing flood risk, exceeding minimum standards, and community liability.
- Examine federal and state law, legal considerations and challenges associated with community flood risk management.
- Learn about best practices and legal considerations and challenges related to community floodplain management ordinances adoptions, permitting, variances, appeals and enforcement.
Presenters
- National Floodplain Management Subject Matter Experts
- Terri Turner, AICP, CFM
- Tim Trautman, PE, CFM
- National Legal Experts in Flood Risk
- Jerry Murphy, JD, AICP, CFM
- State/Local Floodplain & Hazard Mitigation Officials
- State Case Law & Legal Experts
Workshop Materials
Workshop Agenda [Coming Soon]
Pending approval of education credits for CFMs, AICPs and Attorneys
A formal invitation including event location, agenda and registration link will follow. Questions? Please contact Traci Sears (tsears@mt.gov), MT Dept. of Natural Resources & Conservation
See also: Legal Training on Flood Risk Management for Local Communities on Sept. 18, 2026 in Bozeman, MT.
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