Membership Meeting

Interagency Cooperation to Develop the DC Integrated Flood Model

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:

Emerging smart technologies and data management systems
Climate change and water resources (including water & energy nexus)
Watershed science, groundwater studies, water ecosystems, stormwater management
Emerging contaminants in water
Innovations in water treatment technologies
Uses of alternative water sources in urban settings
Information technology and cybersecurity
Socio-economics and water policy
Social justice and equity in water management

Abstract submission guidelines:

Abstract title
Preferred mode of presentation (oral or poster)
Author and co-author(s) name(s) and affiliation(s)
E-mail address for corresponding author
Abstract (150-200 words)
keywords (3-5)

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.)