EWRI - Chicago Chapter

Join EWRI in cleaning up our local waterways as part of Chicago River Day, sponsored by Friends of the Chicago River! On Saturday, May 10, from 9am-12pm we'll be at Eugene Field Park collecting debris and beautifying the North Branch. Afterward, we'll enjoy the post-cleanup celebration at Burning Bush Brewing Company. Sign up at the link below soon before spots fill up! https://lnkd.in/gjvY8uiH

There is still time to register! The Illinois Section of ASCE Utility Engineering & Survey Institute (UESI) in conjunction with EWRI, invite you to a dinner presentation on navigating utilities in various stormwater projects by representatives from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) and DuPage County Stormwater Management. Follow the link to register: https://lnkd.in/ghtYePEB For questions, email Gary Gifford at [email protected]

The 2025 EWRI Super Bowl Squares have been finalized. We would like to give a big thank you to everyone who participated, and a special shoutout to our sponsor, Oseh Inc., for their support!

There is still plenty of time (and squares available) for you to win some cash & support local scholarships. A company sponsorship opportunity is also still available. Reach out to Gary Gifford at [email protected] to purchase your Super Bowl square or sponsorship!

The Illinois Section of ASCE Utility Engineering & Survey Institute (UESI) in conjunction with EWRI, invite you to a dinner presentation on navigating utilities in various stormwater projects by representatives from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) and DuPage County Stormwater Management. Follow the link to register: https://lnkd.in/ghtYePEB For questions, email Gary Gifford at [email protected]

Looking to make the Super Bowl more interesting this year AND support scholarships for local university students? Look no further! ? EWRI is hosting its first annual Super Bowl Squares for Scholarships fundraiser. Squares will be available for purchase at $25 apiece and a company sponsorship opportunity is available for $250. All net proceeds will go to the EWRI Scholarship Fund. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a real impact. To purchase squares or learn more, email Gary Gifford at [email protected]

Over the weekend, members of the EWRI board had the honor of presenting special awards at the Future Cities competition. This national event challenges middle school students to design innovative cities using simulation software, build scale models, write essays, and present their city concepts. The board was truly inspired by the students' creativity and commitment to sustainability. The future of sustainable design is bright! Congratulations to all the winning teams!

SAVE THE DATE: The Illinois Section of ASCE Utility Engineering & Survey Institute (UESI) in conjunction with EWRI, invite you to save the date for a dinner presentation on navigating utilities in various stormwater projects by representatives from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) and DuPage County Stormwater Management. The event will be held February 26th at the DuPage County Administration Building in Wheaton with doors opening at 5:30pm and presentations at 6:00pm. PDHs will be provided. More details to follow.

Come out to Oak Park and join us for our annual winter social. Please email Kyle Berry at [email protected] if you plan to attend.

Thank you to everyone who attended our HEC-HMS Modeling Workshop. Attendees learned invaluable hydrologic modeling skills in HEC-HMS dam break analyses, infiltration, channel routing and common modeling errors. All who attended will be better prepared for their next watershed modeling project. A special thank you to Luke Sherry and Michael Burke who led the course!