Environmental and Water Resources Institute

The Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI) was created on April 6, 1995 as a technical subcommittee of the Arizona Society of Civil Engineers (AzSCE).

Committee’s Mission:

“Provide an open forum for discussing technical water resource issues within Arizona.”

Objectives of the EWRI include:

• Conducting technical education programs on water resource topics
• Sponsoring activities that serve the need of water resource professionals
• Furthering public understanding of the field of water resources, hydraulics, and environmental engineering
• Coordinating local water resource related functions with other related organizations
• Review and comment on state and local legislation related to water resource issues

Meetings

The Arizona Chapter of EWRI meets the third Thursday of most months to hear presentations and discuss technical water resource issues, studies, and projects.

Currently, all presentations are virtual, but we are working towards having at least one in-person meeting throughout the year. 

To attend a virtual meeting, please sign up below to become a free member of EWRI.

Presentations

June 2024 – Emily Briese (ASU) Adsorbent Design for Arsenate and Vanadate Removal – Link to YouTube Video Recording

May 2024 – Bruce Hallin Rural Groundwater Management – Link to YouTube Video Recording

March 2024 – Evaluation of Procedure for Calculating Scour Depth – Dennis Richards (Olsson) – Link to Presentation Slides ; Link to YouTube Video Recording

February 2024 – Stephen Flora and Bo Svoma (SRP) – Link to Presentation Slides ; Link to YouTube Video Recording

Jacob Richardson, Chair
Sherrick Campbell, Vice-Chair
Kyle Cole, Secretary
Frederick Tack, EWRI National Liaison
Lisa Dietrich, Past Chair

Accomplishments
Past Committee Activities:

• Monthly technical presentations on current water resource topics
• Field trips to local water resource projects
• Coordination of technical sessions at AzSCE conferences
• Assisting other local water resource organizations with their functions and workshops
• Serving as local host in 1999 for the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Water Resources Planning and Management Division’s 26th Annual Conference, held in Tempe
• Assisting with local ASCE sponsored workshops on Urban Stormwater Management, HECRAS, etc.

Bylaws
The group’s bylaws were adopted in 1995 and are available from the Committee’s Secretary or can be downloaded here (14 KB, PDF).
They address the following:

• Officers: Chairman, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Past Chairman.
• Membership: Any subscribing member of the AzSCE who submits a written request for membership shall be considered a member.
• Annual Business Meeting: Held on or before October 31.

Membership

EWRI is a specialty organization within ASCE, and membership is included with your ASCE membership. EWRI attendance is open to both engineers and non-engineers, inviting a diverse group of environmental and water resource professionals. There are no dues required, and you do not have to be a member of ASCE to attend our meetings and events, or to present at our meetings.

However, membership in one of EWRI’s technical committees (https://www.asce.org/environmental-and-water-resources-engineering/technical-services/ ) requires membership in ASCE. To request an ASCE membership application, please contact the ASCE at (800) 548-2723 or online at www.asce.org.

To Become a Member of the EWRI:
To become a member of and/or receive information about the EWRI Arizona Chapter, please complete the following information: