The Orange County chapter of the Environmental & Water Resources Institute (OC EWRI) recently hosted a presentation exploring how California can address increasingly complex flood risks while also creating environmental and community benefits. The presentation, “Multi-benefit Adaptation to California’s Ultrahazardous Flood Risk,” was led by Brett F. Sanders, Ph.D., of the University of California, Irvine, and examined opportunities and challenges associated with adapting California’s flood...

At this year’s Children’s Water Education Festival, hosted by the Orange County Water District, EWRI proudly joined dozens of agencies and organizations in inspiring the next generation of water professionals. Held April 15–16 at Oak Canyon Park, the 29th annual event welcomed more than 5,600 elementary students from across Orange County for two days of hands-on learning focused on water science, environmental stewardship, and career exploration. Representing Environmental and Water Resources...

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 designers. Jacob...