SAN BERNARDINO & RIVERSIDE COUNTIES BRANCH LOS ANGELES SECTION, REGION 9-SINCE 1953

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1 SAN BERNARDINO & RIVERSIDE COUNTIES BRANCH LOS ANGELES SECTION, REGION 9-SINCE 1953 PRESIDENTS MESSAGE October 2012 As of October first, another year has officially rushed by for ASCE and what a year it was! First of all I extend my thanks and appreciation to you, our Membership, for your support and presence at our local ASCE Meetings and Committees. It is with great pleasure to assume to role of President for the Riverside-San Bernardino Branch of ASCE. I look forward to a busy and satisfying year working with our very capable board and committee chairs. Surround yourself with people who are better than you. I am not sure of the origins of this phrase but I can certainly vouch for its significance when considering the service of our Board members. This being the first newsletter for the year there is no better time to introduce your Board and thank the Board for continuing to carry the banner of leadership that helps to promote our profession. Let me introduce your Board to you. Your Past-President is Rita Escobar, P.E., with AE- COM who did an outstanding job as President this last year. Your President-Elect is Edwin Equinonez, P.E., with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. Your Vice-President is Brandon Reyes, P.E., with RBF Consulting. Your Treasurer is John B. Rogers, P.E., with CLE Engineering Inc. Your Secretary is Kenneth Cox, G.E., with Geocon. Your Newsletter Editor for our award winning newsletter this year is Steven Ledbetter with TKE Engineering and Planning Inc. The Committee Chairs serving this year is: Stormwater Committee Bill Flores Jr., P.E. with HDR; Geotechnical Committee William Kitch, P.E., Cal Poly Pomona Civil Engineering Department; Assistant Newsletter Editor Michael Sampson, Albert A. Webb and Associates; Faculty Advisor - Bill Flores Jr., P.E. with HDR; YMF President Julianna Gonzalez with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. I also want to introduce myself Matthew Addington, P.E., P.L.S., C.B.O. with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Building and Safety Services Department. We have at our core a fine mix of Public and Private Professionals who bring tremendous knowledge and a friendly atmosphere to all of our events; so if you haven t been to one recently you ll find it s worth the trip. I am privileged to serve as your President for this upcoming year. Finally I want to acknowledge our incoming LA Section President, Mike Thorton, TKE Engineering and Planning Inc in Riverside. Please join us at his installation luncheon on Saturday October 6 th at the Mission Inn in Riverside. See the flyer on page X for the event details. 1

2 This Month in Engineering History Kenneth Cox, Assistant Newsletter Editor Copyright 2012 ASCE San Bernardino & Riverside Counties Branch 2 Hoover Dam Bypass Presidents s Message 1 November Lunch Meeting 10 In This Issue/ This Month in Engineering History 2 YMF Happy Hour at Espaeu s 11 October Dinner Meeting 3 September Meeting Recap / ASCE event Save the Date 12 Job Opportunities 4 Business Card Directory 13 Board of Directors, CBU Gains ABET Accreditation 5 Calender / Membership Information / Newsletter Info 14 Stormwater Committee Dinner Meeting / Lighter Side 6 Welcome Board of Directors 7 October 14, 2010 At nearly 900 feet above the Colorado River and 1,900 feet long, the Hoover Dam Bypass helps to protect the security of the Dam by removing through traffic from US 93, thus reducing the vulnerability to a terrorist attack and also helps to protect the most sustainable source of electricity and a scarce water supply for the entire Southwest. In recognition of the challenges to build such a structure in a difficult environment, the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge was honored with the American Society of Civil Engineer s (ASCE) 2012 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement (OCEA) award. The structure, officially known as the Michael O Callaghan/Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, was constructed in a harsh environment where temperatures reached triple digits during the day. The structure is the highest and longest arch concrete bridge in the Western hemisphere and features the world s tallest concrete columns. Because of the 800-foot gorge below with rock cliffs, steep canyon walls and winds of up to 70 miles per hour, the contractor used two 2,500 foot long cableways connected to 330 foot high towers on each side of the canyon to transport the construction crews and 50 tons of equipment and material into place during the construction. Due to the high heat, concrete was poured from mid-air at night and was cooled with liquid nitrogen filled tubes. The bridge is part of the five-mile long bypass that consists of four lanes of roadway, eight bridges, interchanges in both Arizona and Nevada and over 3.6 million cubic yards of shot rock excavation. The project was built for $240 million without a dispute or claim by contractors. Obayashi Corporation and PSM Construction USA were contractors for the bridge while HDR, T.Y. Lin International and Jacobs Engineering were the design and support team. The project is owned by the Arizona Department of Transportation, the Nevada Department of Transportation, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the Western Area Power/Administration and the National Park Service. The Central Federal Lands Highway Division of the Federal Highway Administration was the project and program manager. INSIDE THIS ISSUE Visit us on the web at:

3 LOS ANGELES SECTION, REGION 9 San Bernardino & Riverside Counties Branch FOUNDED BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Matthew Addington, P.E., P.L.S. City of Rancho Cucamonga (909) matthew.addington@cityofrc.us President-Elect Edwin Quinonez, P.E. Riverside County Flood Control (951) eequinonez@rcflood.org Vice President Brandon Reyes, P.E. RBF Consulting (909) breyes@rbf.com Treasurer John B. Rogers, P.E. CLE Engineering, Inc. (951) (909) jrogers@cleengineering.com Secretary Kenneth E. Cox, P.E., G.E. GeoCon West, Inc. (51) cox@geoconinc.com Newsletter Editor Steven Ledbetter, E.I.T. TKE Engineering and Planning (951) sledbetter@tkeengineering.com Past President Rita Escobar, P.E. AECOM (714) Rita.Escobar@aecom.com October Dinner Meeting Hydrographic Surveying Collection & Presentation of Survey Data in the Marine Environment Joint Dinner Meeting with California Land Surveying Association, Peter E. Ford, MCE Dixon Marine Services, Inc. Inverness, California Pete Ford will discuss theory and practice, methods, pitfalls and opportunities of land and underwater surveying in the marine environment. Successes, rewards, mistakes and narrow misses. Date: Thursday, October 25, 2012 Time: Venue: Cost: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Mexicali Bar & Grill 1690 Spruce Street at Chicago Avenue Riverside, CA $25 members w/ RSVP $30 non-members or no RSVP $15 students Deadline: Please reserve by Oct. 22, 2012 Additional Info: John B. Rogers jrogers@cleengineering.com, (909) or: Mathew Addington. matthew.addington@cityofrc.us, (909)

4 4 J O B O P E N I N G!! POSITION:Sales Specialist Repair, Protect and Strengthening products for concrete This position will be based in So. CA and cover the Southwest United States. JOB DESCRIPTION This job requires the creation and maintenance of good relationships with customers such as specifiers, distributors and end users that use, sell or specify concrete repair products. These products include rebar primers, concrete patching mortars, specialty coatings, etc. This person will also provide leadership and training of the Simpson inside and outside sales force for the RPS product lines. The RPS Sales Specialist works daily in the territory and creates his or her own travel/work schedule; therefore, this job requires a strong ability to self-manage projects and tasks, work independently and take initiative. This job also requires teamwork, punctuality, attendance and reliability due to the position s key participation with other company team members and most importantly, our customers. Positive representation for the Company at industry association is a necessary responsibility. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS College degree preferred with an emphasis in business or marketing, and 4-5 years of job experience Past job-related experience in concrete repair, coatings or FRP strengthening required Must be an ethical, self-disciplined and reliable team player Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Excellent driving record Willingness to travel - overnight travel is required Must reside in the territory RELOCATION Relocation may be negotiated for a qualified candidate. PERSON TO CONTACT To apply for this position, please send a resume to: Ian Murphy ianmurphy@strongtie.com Note: All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background verification. Civil Engineering Senior Engineer / Project Manager assistant / associate Civil Engineer Opportunities AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS Albert A. Webb Associates is currently seeking a Senior Engineer / Project Manager for land development. The incumbent will be responsible for the planning, organizing, and controlling of multiple engineering projects to ensure the preparation of professional, economical, and effective plans, specifications, and reports. Qualified candidates must be proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D and be hands on in the designing of projects. Must adhere to and follow all firm-wide policies and procedures as they relate to human resources management, project management, financial management, client relations, quality assurance and control, and business development. This position requires knowledge and expertise in the design of residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Must have the ability to communicate with agencies and clients directly and effectively. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with five (5) years of land development (residential, commercial, and/or industrial) design experience, project management experience, and a Registered Engineer in the State of California (PE). Excellent technical and communication and leadership skills. Ability to work independently on several concurrent projects and participate in the entire design process. Ability to supervise multiple employees and projects concurrently. Ability to write informal proposals and change order request and prepare project budgets. Good working knowledge of public agency standards and guidelines. TO APPLY, YOUR RESUME TO: hr@webbassociates.com Or mail to: Albert A. WEBB Associates, Attention: Human Resources (ASE-1012-CB) 3788 McCray Street Riverside, CA T: F: Civil EnginEEring & Planning SinCE 1945 Albert A. Webb Associates, a well established and respected firm in the Inland Empire, has provided civil engineering and planning services to Southern California for over 65 years. We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k program, LTD, Life Insurance, and a friendly office environment. We are an equal opportunity employer (EOE). w w w. w e b b a s s o c i a t e s. c o m Albert A. Webb Associates is currently seeking Assistant / Associate Engineers for land development projects. These positions require knowledge and expertise in the preparation of residential and commercial/industrial improvement plans, including street, grading, water, sewer and storm drains plans. Must have the ability to communicate with agencies and clients directly and effectively. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum qualifications for the Associate Engineer include a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related field. Registered Engineer in the State of California (PE). Minimum qualifications for the Assistant Engineer includes a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field and an EIT. Ability to produce drawings, layouts, sketches, maps, and graphic representations of engineering designs using AutoCAD and Civil 3D software. Minimum of 3 years experience in commercial/residential land development. Excellent technical and communication skills including report writing skills. Ability to work independently on several concurrent projects and participate in the entire design process. Good working knowledge of public agency standards and guidelines. TO APPLY, YOUR RESUME TO: hr@webbassociates.com Or mail to: Albert A. WEBB Associates, Attention: Human Resources (ASE-0912-CB) 3788 McCray Street Riverside, CA T: F: Civil EnginEEring & Planning SinCE 1945 Albert A. Webb Associates, a well established and respected firm in the Inland Empire, has provided civil engineering and planning services to Southern California for over 65 years. We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k program, LTD, Life Insurance, and a friendly office environment. We are an equal opportunity employer (EOE). w w w. w e b b a s s o c i a t e s. c o m

5 Board of Directors President Matthew Addington, P.E., P.L.S. City of Rancho Cucamonga (909) President-Elect Edwin Quinonez, P.E. Riverside County Flood Control (951) Are you hiring do you have a position needing to be filled Let us help you post your employment Opportunities in your local ASCE Newsletter For more info or to send a post John B. Rogers, JRogers@cleengineering.com or call at Advertising cost apply Vice President Brandon Reyes, P.E. RBF Consulting (909) breyes@rbf.com Treasurer John B. Rogers, P.E. CLE Engineering, Inc. (951) (909) jrogers@cleengineering.con Newsletter Editor Steven Ledbetter, E.I.T. TKE Engineering and Planning (951) sledbetter@tkeengineering.com Secretary Kenneth Cox, G.E. Geocon (951) cox@geoconinc.com Past President Rita Escobar, P.E. AECOM (714) Rita.Escobar@aecom.com CBU Engineering Faculty. Photo Credit: CBU. CBU gains ABET Accreditation Beginning with the hiring of Dr. Anthony Lyle Donaldson in 2006, as founding dean of the university s new engineering school, six years of hard work has paid off for California Baptist University as their bachelor degree programs in civil engineering, electrical and computer engineering, and mechanical engineering gained accreditation by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. This is big news for CBU, as well as Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, as even more talented future engineers and leaders will be produced locally. ASCE would like to congratulate CBU faculty, staff, and students for all their hard work a dedication in bringing new engineering degree options to our counties. For more information, follow this link: edu/three-cbu-engineering-degrees-gain-abet-accreditation.aspx 5

6 Stormwater Committee Dinner Meeting The Stormwater Committee met on September 19 at the Hilton Hotel in San Bernardino for networking, dinner, and a presentation the great flood of 1938 s impact on the inland empire area by Suzie Earp. Mrs. Earp is an Archivist and Historian Archivist for the Water Resource Institute at Cal State San Bernardino. Leading up to the flood, there was no snow pack in the mountains; so once the storm hit, 36» rainfall in Big Bear quickly made its way down the mountains. The Santa Ana River grew to 1 mile wide. There were no flood warning at the time, as such, 22 lives were lost. However, that is counting residents only, in the 1930 s minorities, and migrant workers alike, were not accounted for, so the actual number of lives lost is likely much higher. About 29 homes were swept away, 150 homes and hundreds of cars were destroyed, leaving over 900 people homeless and around $80 billion in property damage, in 1938 dollars. The Santa Fe and Southern Pacific rail yards, a major industry at the time, were destroyed. About 2.5 miles of track in the Cajon Pass was lost due to washed out tracks. As a result tracks were moved opposite the creek. Rail shipping was down for 2 months, which meant that citrus, mail, passengers, and other freight shipping was at a standstill. This made it even tougher on citrus farmers who were hit by a freeze year before; now following the flood, they had no ice houses, packing houses, and rail lines to ship with. Whit I found most interesting was that around the late 1930 s, flood control was very reactionary. Flood control districts were either non-existent or in their infancy stage, leaving the flood control work to be handled through public works. The formation of flood control districts was a hot topic of debate, as shown on the two political cartoons presented in the lighter side section below. Voters had a tough choice on where their vote and tax dollars would be best spent, on flood control measures or drought preparedness. After the great flood of 1938, the choice was clear. Steve Ledbetter Newsletter Editor AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS Lighter Side 6 Before the floods of 1938, voters were unsure where to cast their vote. After the floods of 1938, it was pretty clear where the votes would be going.

7 We Welcome Our Board Of Directors President - Matthew Addington, P.E., P.L.S., C.B.O., Q.S.D. City of Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, Ca Phone: (909) ext Fax: (909) matthew.addington@cityofrc.us Matthew Addington is a Professional Engineer and Professional Land Surveyor with the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Mr. Addington leads the Grading Division in the Building and Safety Department. Prior to joining the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Mr. Addington worked over 25 years in private practice. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, Pomona and a Certificate in Project Management from University California Riverside Extension. President-Elect - Edwin Quinonez, P.E. Riverside County Flood Control and Water District 1995 Market Street Riverside, CA Phone: (951) eequinonez@rcflood.org AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS Edwin Quinonez is a Registered Civil Engineer with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. Mr. Quinonez leads the District s Project Planning Section which is typically tasked with preparing master drainage plans, including all supporting hydrology calculations, hydraulic analyses, quantity and cost estimates, and maps. Mr. Quinonez obtained his Bachelor and Master of Science Degrees in civil engineering from the University of Southern California. Mr. Quinonez was also actively involved with the San Bernardino and Riverside Counties Branch Younger Member Forum (YMF) since its inception in Vice President - Brandon Reyes, P.E. RBF Consulting 3300 East Guasti Road, Suite 100 Ontario, CA Phone: (909) Fax: (909) breyes@rbf.com Brandon is a Civil Engineer with RBF Consulting out of the Ontario Office. Brandon received his Bachelors of Science degree in Civil Engineering from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona in Since coming on full time with RBF in 2008, Brandon has assisted in design, planning and coordination on the SR-91 Widening Corridor Improvement Project as well as the I-10/Jefferson Interchange Project. 7

8 Treasurer - John B. Rogers, P.E. CLE Engineering, Inc Elm Street, Suite G Murrieta, CA Phone: (951) Fax: (951) JRogers@cleengineering.com Secretary - Kenneth Cox, P.E., G.E. Geocon West, Inc Corning Place, Suite 101 Murrieta, CA Phone: (951) Fax: (951) cox@geoconinc.com Raised in Northern New Jersey, John Rogers Graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor of Engineering Degree. Following his sea service with the U.S. Navy in Southeast Asia, he started his professional career with Sverdrup & Parcel (Now Jacob Technology) in San Francisco and Monterey, CA. In 1968 he joined the San Diego Civil Structural and Surveying firm of Arevalo & Deardorf. Staying with the company and its successors until 1981, when he partnered with Structural Engineer George Grayner in Temecula, California. In 1999 he left Private Practice to become General Manager of Santa Rosa Community Services District, a public agency managing roads and municipal services in a 38 Square mile area west of Temecula. Since 2005 he has been a Principle with CLE Engineering in Murrieta and continues to work in Civil Design, Land Surveying and Hydrographic Surveying. Rogers joined ASCE in Became a member in 1978 and was made a Fellow of the Society in With a Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University and a Master of Science from the University of California, San Diego, Kenneth Cox has over 10 years of geotechnical engineering experience in the Southern California area. In his current position as Senior Project Engineer with Geocon West, Inc., Kenneth has performed construction services during grading operations and the installation of stone columns, soil nails, soldier piles, drilled caissons, and driven piles. Mr. Cox has performed geotechnical investigations for schools, libraries, commercial and residential structures utilizing many foundation systems including spread footings, driven piles, cast-in-drilled-hole piles, and mat foundations. Newsletter Editor - Steven Ledbetter Assistant Newsletter Editor Michael Sampson Albert A. Webb Associates AMERICAN TKE Engineering SOCIETY and Planning OF CIVIL ENGINEERS 2305 Chicago Avenue Riverside, CA Phone: (951) Fax: (951) sledbetter@tkeengineering.com 3788 McCray Street Riverside, CA T F michael.sampson@webbassociates.com Steven Ledbetter is an Associate Engineer with TKE Engineering and Planning in Riverside, California. He is currently a registered Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with an Environmental emphasis from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Mr. Ledbetter has handled various critical and challenging public works projects from planning stage to design stage to implementation stage. He has a wellrounded background in the preparation and analysis of: feasibility studies, master planning, street and utility improvements, utility system modeling, grading plans, storm water pollution prevention and water quality management plans. 8 Michael Sampson is Assistant Engineer with Albert A. Webb Associates in Riverside, California. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from California Baptist University. Michael works doing design of water and sewer lines for local public agencies as well as traffic and transportation design. Michael also serves as a member of the City of Riverside Bicycle Advisory Committee.

9 Past President - Rita Escobar, P.E. AECOM 999 W. Town & Country Road Orange, CA Direct: (714) Fax: (714) Rita.Escobar@aecom.com Rita Escobar is a Registered Civil Engineer with AECOM. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. She is a design engineer for a variety of public works projects including storm drain plans, street plans, bike trail plans, and drainage reports. Geotechnical Committee Chair - William Kitch, P.E., Ph.D. Cal Poly Pomona Civil Engineering Department 3801 West Temple Avenue Pomona, CA Phone: (909) Fax: (909) wakitch@csupomona.edu William A. Kitch is a geotechnical engineer with over 27 year of experience in the public, private and educational sectors. He served 21 years in the US Air Force as a civil engineering officer, retiring in the grade of Lieutenant Colonel. Following his military service he directed the facilities engineering group at MACTEC Engineering and Consulting in Los Angeles, California. He is currently a professor of civil engineering at Cal Poly Pomona where he dedicates his time to developing future engineering leaders. Professor Kitch is a registered professional engineer in Colorado and California and is a graduate of the University of Illinois (BSCE & MSCE) and the University of Texas at Austin (Ph.D.) Stormwater Committee Chair - Guillermo (Bill) Flores Jr., P.E., CPESC, CP- SWQ, QSD AMERICAN HDR Engineering, SOCIETY Inc. OF CIVIL ENGINEERS 2280 Market St., Suite 100 Riverside, CA Phone: (951) Fax: (951) bill.flores@hdrinc.com Bill Flores is a Senior Project Manager for HDR Engineering, Inc. (Riverside office), a national civil engineering consulting company. He is the ASCE LA Section Vice President of Technical Groups and was President of this Branch for two years. Bill is responsible for projects involving Project Management, and Drainage and Water Quality activities in Southern California. Bill is a Registered Civil Engineer in California and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Cal Poly, Pomona. He is involved with Fundraising for the American Heart Association and is a volunteer at the San Bernardino County Museum. Younger Member Forum President Julianna Gonzalez Riverside County Flood Control 1995 Market St. Riverside, CA (951) juliannagonzalez@rcflood.org Julianna Gonzalez is an Assistant Engineer with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. She has worked on several projects with both the Planning and Design departments at the Flood Control District, most recently working with CalTrans in designing the Arroyo del Toro Channel located in Lake Elsinore, California. Ms. Gonzalez is currently an E.I.T (Engineer in Training) and is working on obtaining her Professional Engineering license. She holds a bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering from California Polytechnic University, Pomona. Ms. Gonzalez has been actively involved with the American Society of Civil since 2003 and has held several positions both the student chapter and the San Bernardino and Riverside Counties Branch Younger Member Forum (YMF). 9

10 November Lunch Meeting Joint Meeting with American Public Works Association Dr. RAYMOND W. WOLFE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) Dr. Raymond Wolfe is the Executive Director of San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG), the Council of Governments and Transportation Authority for San Bernardino County. He joined SANBAG in April, 2012, after spending more than 20 years with Caltrans, the California Department of Transportation. For the past 3 ½ years, Dr. Wolfe has been Director of Caltrans District 8, which serves both San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. As the Executive Director of SANBAG, he manages a Budget of $716 Million for the current Fiscal Year Funds are used to assist in development of regional transportation policies, plan, design, and build freeway improvements, bridges, and railroad crossings, operate and expand commuter rail and transit services countywide, manage air quality programs and freeway service patrol, implement alternative fuel and energy programs, and advocate for countywide interests at State and Federal levels. Date: Thursday, November 8, :30am to 1:00pm AMERICAN Canyon Crest SOCIETY Country Club OF CIVIL ENGINEERS Time: Location: 975 Country Club Drive Riverside, CA Cost: $25 members w/ RSVP $30 non-members or no RSVP $15 students Deadline: Please reserve by October 31, 2012 Additional Info: Matthew Addington, P.E. matthew.addington@cityofrc.us (909)

11 ASCE LA Section is celebrating 100 Years this year! One goal for the YMF groups is to reach 100 up & coming young civil engineers. When: Time: Why: Where: Cost: Who: FRIDAY OCT. 26, 2012 PE Lunch 12-1 PM Social Event After PE (around 5-8 PM) to celebrate, unwind, relax, network & have fun! Good food & drinks! 109 Yale Ave. Claremont, CA Free Everyone is invited...especially test takers. 100 member drive The goal, to register at least 100 new & returning ASCE members **For more info on this event, contact: Melissa Barbosa, SB/r ymf President Elect: ** Find your local ASCE on Facebook, Search: SB/R YMF ASCE SB/R YMF LA YMF ASCE LOS ANGELES ymf SB/VENTURA YMF YMF VENTURA OC YMF SOUTHERN SAN JOAQUIN YMF asce-ssjb-ymf.com For more info on how to become an ASCE Member, contact: Los Angeles: Phillip Davies Phillip.Davies@hatchmott.com Santa Barbara/Ventura: Ryan Gallagher, P.E. Ryan.Gallagher@aecom.com San Bernardino-Riverside: Melissa Barbosa, P.E. Mbarbosa@ci.azusa.ca.us Orange County: Ravi Shah, P.E. ravi.shah@hdrinc.com Southern San Joaquin: Karl Schwartz, P.E. kschwartz@bskinc.com

12 September General Meeting On Wednesday September 26, members were privileged to meet Celeste Cantú, General Manager at Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA). Mrs. Cantú gave an overview of SAWPA whose jurisdiction covers the entire Santa Ana watershed from Big Bear to the Pacific Ocean. SAWPA is a joint powers authority between five member agencies: Eastern Municipal Water District, Western Municipal Water District, Inland Empire Utilities Agency, Orange County Water District, and San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District. Following a four horsemen theme, SAWPA takes watershed planning head-on addressing the most challenging issues such as climate change, reduced water from the delta, Colorado River basin drought, and explosive development and population growth in the region. Mrs. Cantú also discussed their innovative Integrated Regional Watershed Management Plan, known as One Water One Watershed (OWOW). OWOW s three guiding principles are: treat watershed is a hydrologic whole, working in concert with nature is cost effective, and see each problem as interrelated and seek efficiencies and synergies. The whole approach here is to solve water problems on a regional scale because a water drop doesn t know where the city limits are, it follows the watershed. SAWPA has developed solution concepts that they believe will help in solving our watershed issues. The concepts are developing: water based rate structures, water use efficiency programs, a Santa Ana River watershed landscape guidebook, a strong relationship with the San Bernardino forest, regional land use guidebooks, multi use flood control facilities, off river storage, developing a watershed habitat conservation plan, urban runoff management, a reduction plan for river sediment transport, water banking transfers, brine management, and better uses for large transportation corridors. SAWPA believes that if these solution concepts can be developed and implemented, the cumulative benefit of watershed water supply development would be 775,000 acft. All of our region s water needs can be met from within the basin, the ultimate in sustainability. To help implement such projects, SAWPA has $114 million of Proposition 84 monies to award to projects and programs that take on this new watershed approach. Steve Ledbetter Newsletter Editor SAVE THE DATES ASCE LA Section Annual Event & Centennial Celebration Kickoff October 6, 2012: Mission Inn, Riverside California ASCE Life Member Forum Brunch Centennial Celebration March 2, 2013: Monterey Park, California ASCE CA Infrastructure Symposium & Awards Ceremony, ASCE LA Section Centennial Celebration March 6, 2013: All Day Union Station, Los Angeles, California

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14 October 6th October October 25 October 26th November 8 October LA Section Annual Event & Centennial Celebration Kickoff, Mission Inn, Riverside. ASCE 142nd Annual Civil Engineering Conference, Montreal, Canada Joint Dinner Meeting with CLSA, Hydrographic Surveying, Peter Ford, Dixon Marine Services, Mexicali Grill Riverside YME PE Booth and Happy Hour, Espiau s Restaurant, Claremont Joint meeting with APWA, (San Bernardino Associated Type of Membership and Annual Dues (National) Students: Free Associate Member: $50 year of baccalaureate Degree and first year after, Then incremental increases to $205 over five years. Member: $205 annually Affiliate: $205 annually Section (Branch) Dues: $45/year Publisher: ASCE San Bernardino-Riverside Counties Branch Lenore Gueste 7211 Haven Ave E205 Alta Loma, CA Phone: (option 2) lagueste@jgwdsolutions Typesetting, layout & Printing: Jgwdsolutions Membership Information 1. National ASCE Student Membership is now FREE! Those who have chapters or clubs still must be a member of them before joining National. Log onto fill out the short application and instantly become a member of ASCE or call ASCE (2723) 2. Online Membership renewal available, go to asce.org/renewal/inforenewal.cfm. You need your membership number, all payments must be made with a major credit card. An e-receipt is transmitted to the member upon completion of the transaction. Newsletter Information Advertising Rates Approximate number of mailings: 800 / mo. Professional Directory Per Business Card (10 issues) $250 Display Ads Full Page (per issue) $235 1/2 Page (per issue) $125 1/4 Page (per issue) $75 Editor: Steven Ledbetter sledbetter@tkeengineering.com Identification Statement: ASCE San Bernardino & Riverside Counties Branch Newsletter is published monthly by the ASCE San Bernardino & Riverside Counties Branch. Subscription rate: $45 (included in section dues). Advertising Information: To place ads, contact the editor. Payments are due 30 days from the date of Publication. Copies must be received by the Editor by the third Thursday of the month prior to publishing. For Billing information contact: John B. Rogers, PE jrogers@cleengineering.com 14