IFSMA Annual Fall Conference

November 12, 2026
Otter Creek Golf Course | Ankeny, IA
Sunlit river with a bridge and red-roofed buildings in distance.
Sunlit river with a bridge and red-roofed buildings in distance.

Levees play a critical role in protecting communities, infrastructure, and property from flooding. As flood risks evolve and infrastructure ages, communities face growing challenges in maintaining, improving, and managing these essential flood protection systems.

Mark Phipps, Regional Manager, HR Green, joins a panel of industry professionals as they discuss the challenges and opportunities surrounding levee management, including infrastructure improvements, regulatory considerations, funding, and long-term resilience. Panelists will share practical insights, lessons learned, and strategies to help communities strengthen flood protection and plan for the future.

Levee Panel Discussion
2:15-3:15 PM CST

HR Green’s Mark Phipps joins a panel of industry professionals. Topics of discussion include:

  • Levee infrastructure improvements
  • Regulatory and permitting considerations
  • Funding opportunities and challenges
  • Long-term flood resilience strategies
  • Collaborative approaches to flood protection

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