In April 2026, members attended an informative presentation on the City of Santa Ana Downtown Flood Reduction and Stormwater Infiltration Project, an award-winning infrastructure project that demonstrates how innovative stormwater management can provide flood protection, improve water quality, and enhance community amenities. The presentation was delivered by Craig Foster, EIT, CPSWQ, QSD/P, NPDES Manager for the City of Santa Ana. During his more than nine years with the City's Public Works...

ASCE OC EWRI was honored to have Dr. Robert Stein, Assistant City Engineer with the City of Newport Beach Public Works Department, provide an informative presentation on the Newport Bay Trash Interceptor. The Trash Interceptor is a major infrastructure project designed to significantly reduce trash and debris before it enters Upper Newport Bay and the Pacific Ocean, thereby protecting the sensitive marine life and marsh vegetation around the Bay. Dr. Stein shared insights into the various...

ASCE Orange County Branch members gathered together on a warm, balmy October night at Hangar 24 in Irvine for a Happy Hour to kick off the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The event provided an opportunity for members to connect with colleagues and engage with new Branch leadership, including incoming ASCE OC Branch President Eric Pheifer. ASCE OC President Eric Pheifer connecting with Biggs-Cardosa colleagues. Attendees also learned more about opportunities to become involved with the Branch at...