The Ice Age Floods Institute (IAFI) was founded in 1995 as an educational nonprofit. Major accomplishments since inception include:
- Formation of eleven chapters across Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana with a large and diverse membership. The chapters, operating at the local level, offer monthly opportunities for members and the public to learn about the Ice Age Floods.
- Instrumental in the 2009 passage of the federal designation legislation authorizing the National Park Service to establish the Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail (IAF-NGT). This significant milestone elevates the IAFI role as a primary private sector partner in the development and implementation of the Trail management plan.
- Recognized as the official authority on the Ice Age Floods, providing accurate/scientific-based advice to its members and stakeholders.
- A strong organization with enthusiastic leadership and a long serving dedicated Board of Directors.
Mission
IAFI is committed to being the recognized advocate, educator and marketer of the Ice Age floods experience as a significant international natural and cultural heritage phenomenon.
Current IAFI Priorities
- Strengthen the Institute administratively and financially.
- Form appropriate partnerships and sponsorships with ensuing revenue generation.
- Expand Institute collaboration in development of interpretive projects.
- Expand our role in the education and advocacy of the ‘floods story’.
- Develop our organization and Trail brand.
- Proactively market the Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail experience.
Ice Age Floods Institute Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
- 2022.04.11 IAFI Board Zoom Meeting Minutes
- 2022.03.12 IAFI Board Zoom Meeting Minutes
- 2022.02.12 IAFI Board Zoom Meeting Minutes
- 2021.03.12 IAFI Board Zoom Meeting Minutes
- 2021.02.12 IAFI Board Zoom Meeting Minutes
- 2022.01.08 IAFI Board Zoom Meeting Minutes
- 2021.11.13 IAFI Board Zoom Meeting Minutes
- 2021.09.11 IAFI Board Zoom Meeting Notes
- 2021.08.14 IAFI Board Zoom Meeting Notes
- 2021.06.12 IAFI Board Zoom Meeting Notes
- 2021.05.08 IAFI Board Zoom Meeting Minutes
- 2021.04.10 IAFI Board Zoom Meeting Notes
- 2021.03.13 IAFI Board Zoom Meeting Notes
- 2021.01.09 IAFI Board Zoom Meeting Notes
- 2020.11.14 IAFI Board Zoom Meeting Notes
- 2020.10.10 IAFI Board Zoom Meeting Notes
- 2020.09.13 IAFI Board Zoom Meeting Notes
- 2020.08.15 IAFI Board Zoom Meeting Notes
- 2020.06.20 IAFI Board Zoom Meeting Notes
- 2019.09.27-28 IAFI Board Meeting Minutes, Ritzville, WA
- 2019.04.28-29 Minutes, Spring Meeting, Richland, WA
- 2018.09.28 IAFI Board Meeting Minutes, Tigard, OR
- 2018.04.28-29 IAFI Board Meeting Decisions and To Dos, Richland
- 2017.09.29 IAFI Board Meeting Minutes, Soap Lake
- 2017.04.22-23 IAFI Board Meeting Notes, Pasco
- 2016.09.24 IAFI Board Meeting Notes, Missoula
- 2016.04.23-24 IAFI Board Meeting Minutes, Pasco
- 2015.09.18 IAFI Board Meeting Minutes, Wenatchee
- 2014.09.12 IAFI Board Meeting Minutes, Richland