Dubuque Joins Iowa Flood Resilient Communities Cohort

DEC. 7, 2023

The City of Dubuque is one of four eastern Iowa cities included in the new Iowa Flood Resilient Communities Cohort, which is being launched by the American Flood Coalition. Through the cohort, the communities will receive support in accessing federal funding for flood projects.

The cohort will run through October 2024 and also includes Columbus Junction, Manchester, and Muscatine. The communities were chosen based on their need for timely support to take advantage of federal funds.

Local officials will be paired with community partners to work together to develop flood projects based on community input before navigating opportunities for federal funding. The cohort will create opportunities to engage community members on projects, while building connections across communities that face flooding.

Cohort participants will attend workshops with American Flood Coalition staff to identify and prioritize flood resilience projects. They will also gain a clear roadmap of next steps to advance federal grant applications.

“We are thrilled to work with these communities, as together they prioritize flood resilience projects and prepare for funding,” said AFC Executive Director Melissa Roberts. “By following a co-governance model, where each community is represented by a town staffer and non-governmental partner, we can ensure that projects reflect the interests and needs of community members.”

The American Flood Coalition is a nonpartisan group that advances solutions to support flood-affected communities and protect our nation’s residents, economy, and military installations. AFC has over 400 members across 22 states, as well as 38 Federal Champions. For more on the organization’s work or how to become a member, visit floodcoalition.org.

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MEDIA CONTACT
Deron Muehring, Water & Resource Recovery Center Director
DMuehrin@cityofdubuque.org