2025 AWBD FALL SEMINAR

Thursday, OCTOBER 23, 2025

The Westin Houston, Memorial City

945 Gessner rd, Houston, tx 77024

Event Schedule

6:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm

8:30 pm

– Check-In begins
– Dinner is served
– Program begins

– Scheduled conclusion

Event Cost

Members prior to October 9th deadline

Members and non-members after October 9th

Walk-up registrants

$150

$185

$210

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, October 9th, (subject to availability) 

AWBD REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations must be made in writing to  tcavnar@awbd-tx.org.  There are no refunds after October 9th.  All reservations are subject to availability.

All registrations are non-transferable.

Event Topic

Big Picture Drainage: 

Where We Are and Where We Are Flowing

From hurricanes to flash floods, understanding drainage concepts and having insight into regional solutions is important for directors. Attendees will hear from regional drainage experts about drainage and flood mitigation in the Houston-Metro region and across Texas. This presentation is intended to provide insight on the current regulations, conditions, and future solutions for flood mitigation. Additionally, presenters will discuss the differences in drainage aspects across Texas.
Speakers
Alan R. Black, P.E. – Quiddity Engineering, LLC
Tim Buscha, P.E., CFM – IDS Engineering Group 
Ross Poppe, P.E. – Fort Bend County Drainage District 
Megan Crutcher, P.E., CFM – Odyssey Engineering Group (Moderator) 
 

Event Address

Make a Difference with AWBD's Food Drive!

AWBD is conducting a food drive to help our friends and neighbors in need. Please bring non-perishable food items with you to the AWBD Fall Seminar. AWBD will deliver the food items to the Houston Food Bank. Your donation will make a real difference!