The annual spring conference features presentations on a wide variety of floodplain management topics, plus numerous workshops, training classes, field trips, and networking opportunities. Most of these are granted credits toward CFM renewal. WEST Presence: Vice President, Brian Wahlin, PhD, and Staff Engineer, Amoryn Smith, will be presenting "The World's First 2D Model" (Thursday, May […]

Theme: Facing the Challenge of Change with Resilience This event has been held since 1982, providing valuable opportunities for training and discussions concerning the effective operation, maintenance, and management of real-time flood warning systems. This will be the year’s largest gathering of flood warning professionals. Missing out on this conference may leave your staff without […]

Climate change is impacting society and the natural and built environment. Migration of people away from highly impacted areas toward more climate-resilient locations has already started. Design methods and parameters that were good enough in the past may not serve society well as we move into the future. Attend the 2024 EWRI Congress to join […]

Join your colleagues for an event focused on comparing best practices in dam safety and engineering across countries in the Western Hemisphere. This 3-day event will combine technical presentations, site tours, exhibits, networking, and camaraderie. WEST Presence: WEST President Martin J. Teal, PE, PH, BC.WRE, F.ASCE, will be attending.  

The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) hosts the world’s largest and most comprehensive floodplain management conference. The 48th annual ASFPM conference will feature sessions on: Coastal Issues Dams & Levees Mapping Mitigation Modeling Natural & Beneficial Functions NFIP Post-Disaster Risk Communication Social Justice Stormwater & Urban Flooding   WEST Presence: WEST is pleased to […]

Hosted by the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles, Inland Empire, and Oxnard-Ventura Posts, this event offers a day of learning, networking, and giving back. The event also features Young Professionals Night Out and Transitioning: Military to Career. Attendees typically include firms in the architectural, engineering, and construction industries. Theme: […]

The California Extreme Precipitation Symposium (CEPSYM) is an informal day of scientific and technical presentations meant to increase our knowledge and understanding of extreme precipitation events. Goals of CEPSYM are to improve flood risk management planning and increase warning time for large floods. Theme: Anticipating and Planning for California Floods – Past and Future As […]