Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
Learn about reviewing project applications and permitting floodplain developments. This training explains how to navigate your way through floodplain ordinances and your roles and responsibilities. The course also covers how to evaluate limitations on improvements and required documentation. Presenters: Garry Bennett and Ricky Hoffman
Resources mentioned during video:
• dnr.state.mn.us/waters/watermgmt_section/floodplain/index.html - Minnesota Floodplain Management site
• files.dnr.state.mn.us/waters/watermgmt_section/floodplain/minnesota-sample-permit-application.docx - Sample Minnesota Floodplain permit application
• dnr.state.mn.us/waters/watermgmt_section/floodplain/access-flood-maps.html - Minnesota Find flood maps page
• arcgis.dnr.state.mn.us/ewr/lfeo/lat/46.4055/lng/-94.2779/z/6 - Minnesota Lake & Flood Elevations Online (LFEO) viewer
• files.dnr.state.mn.us/waters/watermgmt_section/floodplain/MN_No-Rise_Cert_040204.pdf - Sample
“No-Rise” certificate
• files.dnr.state.mn.us/publications/waters/2022-mn_substantial-damage-playbook.pdf - Minnesota Post-Flood Substantial Damage Playbook for local officials
• fema.gov/about/glossary/elevation-certificate - FEMA Elevation Certificate form
• files.dnr.state.mn.us/waters/watermgmt_section/floodplain/minnesota-model-floodplain-ordinance.pdf - Minnesota state floodplain ordinance model
• dnr.state.mn.us/eco/streamhab/geomorphology/index.html - Minnesota Geomorphic Approach to Road-Watercourse Intersections
• revisor.mn.gov/rules/6120 - Minnesota Shoreland and Floodplain Management rules
• ecfr.gov/current/title-44/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-60/subpart-A/section-60.3 - Main federal regulations for floodplain management
• dnr.state.mn.us/waters/watermgmt_section/floodplain/regulations.html - Minnesota Floodplain Regulations page
• dnr.state.mn.us/waters/watermgmt_section/floodplain/training.html - Minnesota Floodplain Training and Education page
• files.dnr.state.mn.us/waters/watermgmt_section/floodplain/2022-mn-floodplain-mgt-quick-guide.pdf - Minnesota Floodplain Management Quick Guide
Learn about reviewing project applications and permitting floodplain developments. This training explains how to navigate your way through floodplain ordinances and your roles and responsibilities. The course also covers how to evaluate limitations on improvements and required documentation. Presenters: Garry Bennett and Ricky Hoffman
Resources mentioned during video:
• dnr.state.mn.us/waters/watermgmt_section/floodplain/index.html - Minnesota Floodplain Management site
• files.dnr.state.mn.us/waters/watermgmt_section/floodplain/minnesota-sample-permit-application.docx - Sample Minnesota Floodplain permit application
• dnr.state.mn.us/waters/watermgmt_section/floodplain/access-flood-maps.html - Minnesota Find flood maps page
• arcgis.dnr.state.mn.us/ewr/lfeo/lat/46.4055/lng/-94.2779/z/6 - Minnesota Lake & Flood Elevations Online (LFEO) viewer
• files.dnr.state.mn.us/waters/watermgmt_section/floodplain/MN_No-Rise_Cert_040204.pdf - Sample
“No-Rise” certificate
• files.dnr.state.mn.us/publications/waters/2022-mn_substantial-damage-playbook.pdf - Minnesota Post-Flood Substantial Damage Playbook for local officials
• fema.gov/about/glossary/elevation-certificate - FEMA Elevation Certificate form
• files.dnr.state.mn.us/waters/watermgmt_section/floodplain/minnesota-model-floodplain-ordinance.pdf - Minnesota state floodplain ordinance model
• dnr.state.mn.us/eco/streamhab/geomorphology/index.html - Minnesota Geomorphic Approach to Road-Watercourse Intersections
• revisor.mn.gov/rules/6120 - Minnesota Shoreland and Floodplain Management rules
• ecfr.gov/current/title-44/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-60/subpart-A/section-60.3 - Main federal regulations for floodplain management
• dnr.state.mn.us/waters/watermgmt_section/floodplain/regulations.html - Minnesota Floodplain Regulations page
• dnr.state.mn.us/waters/watermgmt_section/floodplain/training.html - Minnesota Floodplain Training and Education page
• files.dnr.state.mn.us/waters/watermgmt_section/floodplain/2022-mn-floodplain-mgt-quick-guide.pdf - Minnesota Floodplain Management Quick Guide
