Table of Contents:

1 – Beyond the Ark A New Approach to U.S. Floodplain Management. by Jon Kusler, Assoc. of State Wetland Managers and Larry Larson, Assoc. of State Floodplain Managers

4- The Great Flood of 1993: Summary, Analysis and New Directions. by Scott Faber, American Rivers

6- National Flood Insurance Program A Critical River Protection Tool in Need of Reform. by David Conrad, National Wildlife Federation

8 – Protecting the Floodplains in Your Community. by Pete Lavigne and Rita Haberman, River Network

Acquisition and Restoration of Flooded Agricultural Land: An Alternative Floodplain Management Strategy by Scott Faber, American Rivers 10

Center 4 Pages: FUNDRAISING ALERT Workplace Campaigns and A Guide to Membership Software. by Pat Munoz and Blake Andrews

17 Coastal Barriers Resource System Works Is it time to extend the program to America’s rivers? by Beth Millemann, Coast Alliance

18 Selected References on Floodplain Management

18 Conference Announcements

19 River-Saving Resources Available from River Network