Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering

Environmental & Water Resources Institute at CSU (EWRI-CSU)

18 students pose for an informal group photo from a ridge above a reservoir in Colorado.

Our mission is to advance water resources and environmental solutions to achieve a sustainable future.  We aim to build camaraderie between graduate students working in environmental and water resources related fields at Colorado State University.  Our goal is to develop members’ professional skill sets and networks within the environmental and water resources community at large.

Please contact us at: ewri.colostate@gmail.com to be placed on our mailing list

The Environmental & Water Resources Institute is ASCE’s technical source for environmental and water-related issues. EWRI is one of nine ASCE technical institutes

Its members include professionals whose focus areas are:

  • the Environment;
  • Groundwater;
  • Surface Water;
  • Hydraulics and Waterways;
  • Irrigation and Drainage;
  • Planning and Management;
  • Urban Water Resources;
  • Water Supply, Wastewater, and Stormwater;
  • Watershed; and
  • Domestic and International Interdisciplinary Issues
 
 
 
 
 

Contact Information

1372 Campus Delivery
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1372
United States
Contact Email: ewri.colostate@gmail.com

 

 

Current Officers

President – Kenneth Laffite Discua: kenneth.laffite_discua@colostate.edu

Vice President – Victoria de Souza Wojahn: victoria.wojahn@colostate.edu

Treasurer – Mike Talbot: michael.talbot@colostate.edu

Secretary – Alexandria Rodgers: alexandria.rodgers@colostate.edu

Water Seminar Information – https://www.engr.colostate.edu/ce/events/water-seminar/


For more information or to get involved in EWRI, please contact the EWRI at ewri.colostate@gmail.com or any of our current officers




                                                                                          Announcements

Water Engineering and Science Seminar 

    • When: Wednesday, 4:00-5:00pm
    • Where: Engineering 120

Next Seminar on 4/16. Updates to come.

Coffee/Lunch with the speaker

    • When: Wednesday, 4/16
    • Where: Sweet Sinsations, Lory Student Center

There will be an opportunity to grab coffee (3-3:30pm at the LSC) with our seminar speaker on Wednesday.

Happy Hour with Guest Lecturer

    • When: Friday, 4:00pm
      • Where: Odell Brewing Company (800 E Lincoln Ave)

Join us for a lecture on RMC-BestFit, a powerful tool developed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for enhanced flood frequency analysis (FFA) in flood risk management, planning, and dam safety. Learn how this free software integrates diverse hydrologic data into a unified probabilistic framework using Bayesian methods. The session will cover RMC-BestFit’s features, including stationary and nonstationary analyses, uncertainty quantification, and handling complex data types. Through real-world case studies, discover how it aids in assessing flood hazards and supports informed decision-making under uncertainty.

After the lecture, we will also discuss the EWRI Constitution and take feedback on any events or activities you would like to see in the future.

EWRI PowerPoint Party

    • When: 4/25, 4:00pm
    • Where: LSC 300

Take this opportunity to share something fun or interesting with fellow CEE grad students! You’ll have 5 minutes to present topics other than your research. Show off niche interests, secret pastimes, or hidden talents. Come prepared with your PowerPoint and learn more about our fellow students!

CSUnity Volunteering

    • When: 4/27

Join us for CSUnity’s 28th year celebrating National Volunteer Month and the CAMunity tradition. More details about the service involved can be found here. Reach out to Victoria (victoria.wojahn@colostate.edu) if you’re interested in volunteering with us.

EWRI Spring BBQ!

    • When: Friday, 5/9
    • Where: TDB

Save the date for our annual EWRI Spring BBQ! We’ll provide food and drinks – please bring a side dish to share. Friends and family are welcome. Stay tuned for more details!