NCPC launches Potomac River Flood Risk Management Initiative to coordinate federal site planning
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Summary
NCPC announced a new Potomac River Flood Management Initiative to foster coordination among federal site managers, the Army Corps, DC agencies and regional partners to share models, identify gaps and inform master plans; a technical report is expected mid‑2025.
The National Capital Planning Commission introduced a Potomac River Flood Management Initiative aimed at improving coordination among federal facilities and regional partners addressing flood risk in the Washington area.
NCPC staff said the initiative will convene stakeholders with riverfront facilities — including the National Park Service (East and West Potomac Parks and the Tidal Basin), Fort McNair, Joint Base Anacostia‑Bolling, the Naval Research Laboratory, and Blue Plains (DC Water) — along with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the District Department of Energy & Environment and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. The work will gather existing studies and data, hold technical workshops, and produce a technical report expected in mid‑2025. Some study information will be treated as sensitive and intended for internal distribution, staff said.
Commissioners welcomed the initiative and suggested opportunities to expand engagement with neighboring jurisdictions and regional partners as resources allow. Staff emphasized the focused scope and modest initial budget but said the initiative could scale to include additional facilities and coordination phases.
Next steps: NCPC will continue stakeholder interviews, convene a technical workshop, and produce an internal technical report mid‑2025; commissioners asked staff to explore COG engagement and coordination with adjoining jurisdictions as appropriate.
