About ASCE Houston
Welcome to the ASCE Houston Website. Established in 1943, the Houston Branch is one of the largest ASCE Branches in the United States serving more than 3,500 members across 13 local counties. Read our President's Message.
The Environmental & Water Resources Institute (EWRI) is ASCE’s technical source for environmental and water-related issues. In December 2014, the ASCE Houston Board approved a proposal to create a local EWRI Chapter. The national EWRI Board approved the Houston EWRI charter in January of 2015. Visit the national website for more detailed information about EWRI’s mission. The EWRI Houston chapter provides a platform to discuss environmental and water-related topics in the Houston-Galveston region with opportunities for members to connect. Topics include water supply, wastewater treatment, floodplain management, groundwater, erosion and geomorphology, stormwater, water quality, nature-based solutions, ecology, coastal resiliency, ecosystem restoration, meteorology and climate, and others.
Our events and activities include monthly technical tours, lunches and webinars, social happy hours, student outreach, and volunteerism. Each year culminates in our November conference with 200+ attendees and 20+ government, non-profit, and academic speakers.
Consider getting involved with EWRI Houston as a member (see HERE for membership options), committee co-chair, sponsor, or simply by showing up and connecting with colleagues from the region. Events are listed below and in the ASCE calendar.
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SCHOLARSHIPs
The EWRI Houston Chapter has funded up to four (4) scholarships in the amount of $1,500. The 2026 EWRI Scholarship Application is now open and will be receiving submissions until 5 PM on March 13, 2026 - further details about eligibility and requirements are provided in the application.
The EWRI Houston Chapter Scholarship application is available HERE.
past EWRI SCHOLARSHIP recipients
The EWRI Houston Chapter proudly offers annual scholarships to support aspiring engineers in their academic journey. Applications typically open in late January and remain available through the end of April.
The number of recipients and scholarship amounts vary each year, based on the decisions of the scholarship committee. Awards are presented during the ASCE Houston Branch monthly meeting, alongside other branch scholarships.
Over the years, the EWRI Houston Chapter has proudly supported numerous students in need, helping them advance toward becoming the next generation of brilliant engineers.
2026 Applications are NOW OPEN!
2025 Scholarship Recipients
3- $1500 Scholarships
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| Liana Awe | Audrey Arroyave | Nancy Martinez |
| Rice University | Rice University | Rice University |
2024 Scholarship Recipients
2- $1500 Scholarships
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| Fabiola Gonzalez | Audrey Arroyave |
| University of Houston | Rice University |
UPCOMING EWRI EVENTS
Local EWRI events are posted on the Houston Branch Event Calendar. Check out the Calendar for upcoming events. Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest announcements and updates.
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EWRI DIRECTORS
Communications Director
Daniel Selk
Past Chair
Lee Von Gynz-Guethle
Programs Director
Fasil Worku
Vice Chair/Secretary
Alik McCoy Villalobos
EWRI COMMITTEE CHAIRS
SPONSORS
Interested in sponsoring the Houston EWRI chapter? Let us know so we can provide you more information!
