EWRI & SOCIETY NEWS
EWRI Vice President Election
We are accepting nominations for the position of Vice President of the ASCE Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI) for Fiscal Year 2027!
Your nominations play a vital role in ensuring EWRI's leadership remains strong, inclusive, and visionary. We encourage you to nominate individuals whose experience, dedication, and forward-thinking approach will help advance EWRI's mission in environmental and water resources engineering.
Nomination details:
- Eligibility: Any active EWRI member may nominate or be nominated.
- Deadline: Nominations are due April 6, 2026.
Submission requirements: Complete the online nomination form which includes:
- Biographical sketch or CV
- Statement of interest or vision for EWRI
- Relevant professional accomplishments and service
- Endorsements or letters of support (as permitted by EWRI bylaws)
For questions or assistance with the process, please contact EWRI.
Class 2026 EWRI Fellows
The EWRI Fellows Program honors members who have made outstanding contributions to environmental and water resources engineering. This prestigious designation celebrates individual achievement while elevating the visibility of our institute and the critical work we do.
Application details:
- Deadline: Submit your application by February 6, 2026.
- Eligibility & how to apply: Visit the EWRI Fellows webpage for full details and access to the application form.
We encourage all eligible members to apply—or nominate a colleague whose work deserves recognition. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase the exceptional contributions within our community.
If you have questions about the process, please contact EWRI.
Submit Your Content to the January Currents
We are still accepting submissions to the summer issue of EWRI Currents! Showcase your latest work, your committee activities, Chapter events, and student news!
Please send your submissions or questions to EWRI by Friday, January 16, 2026.
CONFERENCES & EVENTS
Registration is now open for the 2026 International Low Impact Development Conference!
Join a national forum showcasing the latest innovations, technologies, and case studies in Low Impact Development (LID) and green infrastructure.
EWRI has secured a special group rate at the Marriott Jacksonville Downtown for conference attendees. A convenient reservation link is available on our website. If you're unable to book within the block, please contact the hotel directly for assistance.
Deadline Extended for Abstract Submissions!
Great news—there’s still time to submit your abstract for the 2026 Watershed Management Conference! The submission deadline has been extended to January 7, 2026.
Explore the conference topics and review the submission guidelines, then submit your abstract by the new deadline for consideration by the Technical Program Committee.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
ASCE Seminar Week
Join us during ASCE Seminar Week from February 2-6, 2026, in Miami, FL. Attend our top seminars, enhance your knowledge, and stay current with industry trends. Learn from experts, earn IACET-approved credits for license renewal, and choose from in-person or live streaming sessions. Don't miss this chance to advance your career and network with peers. Register now!
ASCE Editor's Choice Collection
For each issue of a journal, the Chief Editor may select a paper to be featured on the journal homepage in the ASCE Library. The paper is available for free to registered Library users for 1 to 4 months, depending on how frequently the journal is published. View the current Editor’s Choice selections.
Live Online Course
December 29-30, 2025 | Storm Water Ponds: Inflows, Routing, & Outlet Structure Design
Certificate Programs
The Water Treatment Certificate Program provides professional engineers with the skills to take their water resources career to the next level.
The Geographic Information Systems for Asset Management Certificate is designed to help engineers develop systems to obtain knowledge and understanding of large spatial datasets.
Conferences: technical program presentations
Explore on-demand recordings from ASCE's diverse conferences, featuring a rich array of expert-led presentations across multiple disciplines in civil engineering. All sessions are a minimum of one hour in length and have a 10-question post-test required to earn credits and a certificate of completion.