We are the regional AWRA chapter promoting Community, Conversation, Connections among water resources professionals in the National Capital Region.
AWRA-NCRS brings you the latest trends in water resources science, technology, planning, and policy and provide wonderful opportunities for a multi-disciplinary exchange of ideas and professional growth. The AWRA-NCRS holds several events each program year, combining distinguished speakers, field trips, and our Annual Water Resources Symposium.
Congratulations: AWRA-NCRS received the Outstanding State Section Award for 2018 at AWRA's 53rd Annual Water Resources Conference on November 4-8, 2018, at Baltimore, Maryland.
Membership Meeting
Thursday, November 09, 2023
Opening: 5:30 p.m. Presentation & Discussion: 6:30 p.m. Wrap Up: 7:30 p.m.
Jointly Hosted by AWRA-NCRS and Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Catholic University of America
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Agenda
5:30 – 6:15 Networking Reception (Refreshments provided)
6:30 – 6:40 Welcome and Announcements
Arash Massoudieh, PhD
Professor and Chair, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Catholic University of America
6:40 – 7:30 Presentations and Discussions
Lily Cheng, LEED AP, CPHD – DC Department of Energy & Environment
Christine Estes, PE, PMP, CFM – AECOM
Alireza Parhami, PE – DC Water
The District of Columbia is particularly vulnerable to flooding given its proximity to two tidal rivers. AECOM has been supporting the DC Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) in the design and development of an Integrated Flood Model (IFM), which leverages existing hydrodynamic data from DOEE, DC Water, USACE, FEMA, and other sources to better understand the mechanisms and extents of flooding from riverine, tidal, and rainfall/drainage sources. This presentation will provide background into the development of the IFM, its use in building resilience to flooding hazards, and prioritizing capital improvements throughout the district.
Additionally, the panelists will discuss other existing and future projects that will enable the district to provide a more resilient urban environment for its residents.
REGISTRATION: Students - $5; Members -$10, Non-Members -$15
Professional Development Hour (PDH) certificates provided for attendance.
Please register online by 5:00 p.m Thursday, November 9, 2023 here
or email Laura Chap/Membership Chair at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The meeting will take place in the Scullen Room in Pangborn Hall (A campus map can be obtained here)
Pangborn Hall is easily accessed from the Brookland/CUA metro station. Street parking is available on John McCormack Rd, NE, which is adjacent to Pangborn Hall.
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2024 National Capital Region Water Resources Symposium
University of the District of Columbia - Student Center
4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
The 12th National Capital Region Water Resources Symposium will be held April 12, 2024 at the University of the District of Columbia. This one-day symposium brings together experts from governmental agencies, academia, the private sector, and nonprofits to discuss challenges and opportunities for sustainable management of water resources and infrastructure in the region, as well as nationally and internationally. The Symposium Program includes Plenary Session (9:00 a.m.- Noon), Concurrent Sessions for oral presentations (1:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) and Poster Presentations (9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.).
Abstracts are solicited for oral (concurrent sessions) and poster presentations in all areas of water resources management and water infrastructure including but not limited to:
Abstract submission guidelines:
Please submit your abstract (in a MSWord file) via an email attachment to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Abstract submission deadline is December 10, 2023. Authors of abstracts accepted for presentation will be notified by December 30, 2023. Symposium full agenda and registration information will be posted on AWRA-NCRS website: http://www.awrancrs.org/.
Student Poster Competition: Each year, the AWRA-NCRS offers 2 awards ($100 and $50) and certificates to winners of the poster competition. To qualify, a student should be the poster first author and the poster presenter.
AWRA-NCRS
Board of Directors and Program Committee
Contact: Norelis Florentino, VP and Symposium Chair (email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
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