EWRI News
The Environmental & Water Resources Institute (EWRI) Dallas Chapter was recently recognized with the Outstanding Technical Group/Institute Chapter — Small Award. This honor reflects the dedication and hard work of our members. This article provides an overview of the EWRI Dallas Chapter’s recent activities, initiatives, and goals towards advancing the environmental and water resources engineering profession.
July 28, 2025
The Total Maximum Daily Load or TMDL refers scientifically to the maximum amount of a pollutant a waterbody can have without harm, whereas in regulatory context, it is a document or plan of action to restore impaired water bodies. Developing such a document (TMDL) is challenging as there exists no clear guidance in selecting from numerous models and analytical approaches used, among many others.
July 28, 2025
Each year the EWRI WDSA Graduate Student Task Committee (GSTC) hosts an in-person social for graduate students and post-doctoral researchers attending the EWRI Congress, giving them a relaxed space to connect with the WDSA research community. thank you!!
July 28, 2025
Low head dams are structures built across a river or stream that allow water to flow continuously and uncontrolled over the crest1 and are generally between 6 inches and 25 feet high. They represent an important public safety issue because recreationalists can be deceived by the smooth and tranquil appearance dam’s upstream pool.
July 28, 2025
ASCE has submitted letters to the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittees on Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 funding for a number of federal agencies. While Congress just recently completed work on FY 2025 funding, work is under way pulling together the 2026 budget. ASCE’s letters touched on federal agencies involved in infrastructure and called for Congress to continue the funding levels of recent years which helped increase the nation’s infrastructure grade in the most recent ASCE Report Card.
July 28, 2025
While summer heat and humidity may be slowing things down where I live, ASCE-EWRI is charging full speed ahead. In fact, both the past and current quarters are shaping up to be among our busiest yet!
July 28, 2025
Every spring, the EWRI St. Louis Chapter and Saint Louis University Water Institute host an annual Spring Symposium, “Water, Water Everywhere.” The 2025 Symposium was held on Friday, February 28th at the Il Monastero Banquet Center at Saint Louis University.
May 02, 2025
As environmental challenges demand innovative solutions and collaborative expertise, the Environmental Council (EC) serves as EWRI’s cornerstone technical council driving progress across multiple domains in environmental engineering. Through its strategically structured committees and initiatives, the EC catalyzes knowledge dissemination, professional development, and technological advancement in addressing the most pressing environmental concerns.
May 01, 2025
Prepared quarterly by our government relations team, here are the latest government relations updates.
May 01, 2025