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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