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ASCE OC Branch, in partnership with the Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI), recently hosted a technical luncheon highlighting the Santiago Creek Dam (Irvine Lake) Large-Scale Civil Improvements Project. The event welcomed approximately 60 engineers, students, and water resources professionals interested in learning about the future upgrades to Santiago Creek Dam and Irvine Lake. The presentation featured three speakers representing the project’s owner and desi

This tour, held during Engineer's Week, brought high school students from the surrounding area to be able to see the Orange County Water District’s facility. Here, they got to learn about what OCWD does in filtering water from OC Sanitation to be ready for groundwater replenishment. After a brief introduction to the engineering behind the facility, OCWD gave a tour of the facility, explaining the different steps in the water purification process. In the end, we all went to dr

On Friday, March 6, 2026, the ASCE Orange County Construction Institute proudly hosted its sold-out 3rd Annual Hard Hats & Heels: Celebrating Southern California Women in Construction at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Irvine-Spectrum. Set against a beautiful sunny backdrop, the evening welcomed over 100 attendees, including industry professionals, leaders, students, and advocates, to celebrate women in construction.   Guests arrived in spring-inspired business casual attir