Graduate students Marco Garcia, Dennis Granados, and Stevens Charles presented their research at the 2024 World Environmental & Water Resources Congress in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, between May 19th and 22nd.
The conference was held by the Environmental & Water Resources Institute (EWRI), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) leader in integrating technical expertise and public policy in planning, designing, constructing, and operating environmentally sound and sustainable infrastructure.
The CITRA team presented:
- “Using Nature-based Solutions to reduce loads on coastal structures due to wave attenuation” by Marco Garcia
- “Hydraulic modeling on impoundment sizing for flood mitigation in riverine systems and ecological implications: a study case on Big Muddy River” by Dennis Granados
- “Impact of Controlled Overtopping on wetland rehabilitation and flood control” by Stevens Charles
Marco Garcia shared a little bit of his experience:
“Throughout the congress, I immersed myself in a workshop on Environmental Permitting, explored a thought-provoking mini-symposium on Climate Change and Infrastructure, and engaged in a stimulating Panel Discussion about Uncertainty Analysis in Hydroclimate Modeling. The diverse topics covered during the presentations and lectures included non-stationary hydrologic events, compound floods, nature-based solutions, and the anticipated 2024 hurricane season. My highlight was presenting my work for the first time at a conference, where I shared insights on Using Nature-based Solutions to Reduce Loads on Coastal Structures Due to Wave Attenuation. I also had the pleasure of connecting with fellow professionals in the water resources field from all around the country, fostering promising relationships for future collaborations. I was honored to represent CITRA and am fully motivated to work and complete my research after this wonderful experience. I look forward to presenting my advanced work next year at the EWRI 2025 Congress, which will take place in Alaska.”