Category: News

Ask the Expert: EWB-USA Geospatial/GIS Support Committee (Oct. 14)

Gain a high-level overview of the resources and support the EWB-USA Geospatial/GIS Support Committee provides to project teams, from data collection to management, plus a preview of upcoming initiatives. A short presentation will be followed by time for questions and discussion. Interested in attending this free webinar? Tuesday October 14, 2:00pm CT Register here: https://ewb-usa-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/W7eJ8xVwQleT0uq_Ruz3mQ#/registration

South Central Regional Conference (Sep. 19-21)

The 2025 EWB South Central Regional Conference is a three-day event hosted by the Texas A&M University Chapter from SEPTEMBER 19–21, 2025. The conference brings together 160 students and 40 professionals from 19 chapters across the the South Central region to build connections, develop technical and leadership skills, and explore sustainable, community-based engineering solutions. Interested in attending? Email communications@ewbhouston.org to get …

July Member’s Meeting

Like our newsletter says, we are very excited to have a very exciting and full meeting this month! Just click the link below and join the discussion. When: July 9th, 20257:00pm – 9:00pm Where: Zoom/Virtual Join Virtual Meeting Dial by your location        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)Meeting ID: 859 3744 7519Password: 962987

Volunteer Opportunity – Annual Trash Bash!

EWB-Central Houston will be joining the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) in their annual Trash Bash on Saturday, March 29, 2025. We will be helping them clean up Little White Oak Bayou around 8am. Join us for this great event to help clean the Bayou and help keep Houston sparkling! We have a group reservation for 20 people so you do not need to …

February general meeting with Speakers

Please join us in welcoming Brandon Hugget and Laura Lucio Wednesday, February 12, 2025 for their presentation: “Above and Below: Understanding Surface Water and Groundwater Connections”! We are so excited for their presentation, please join us and learn and gain insights from their experience. When: February 12, 2025 7:00pm – 9:00pm Where: Zoom/Virtual Join Virtual Meeting Dial by your location  …

2025 Officer Elections and End of Year Survey

It’s hard to believe, but 2025 is rapidly approaching! Our current slate of officers will be done serving their term at the end of the month, so it’s time to vote on a new board! That’s where you come in. Next year’s proposed officer slate is below. Please vote yay or nay to the proposed slate by emailing communications@ewbhouston.org or …

December Meeting Announcement

EWB-Houston General Meeting In-person social! Come meet with us for in person end-of-year celebration at 11 Below Brewing Company. We look forward to seeing our volunteers at this social! Date: Wednesday, December 11th 2024 Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMVenue: 11 Below Brewing Company – 2606 Spring Cypress Rd., Spring, TX, United States, Texas Click here for the Google Map

2024 End of Year Roadmap

August 14th, 7:00pm: Chapter Meeting, featuring Mentoring by Larry Bentley September 3rd 7:00pm: Board meetingSeptember 11th: No chapter meeting, COME TO REGIONAL CONFERENCE!September 14th-15th: EWB-USA Regional Conference October 1st, 7:00pm: Board MeetingOctober 9th, 7:00pm: Chapter Meeting – Topic to be announced November 5th, 7:00pm: Board MeetingNovember 13th, 7:00pm: Chapter Meeting -Topic to be announced December 3rd, 7:00pm: Board MeetingDecember 11th, …

We need you! Board Positions Open

We need you as part of the leadership of the Central Houston Chapter of EWB-USA. Help us identify projects, manage our chapter, and to ensure engaging and interesting opportunities for our volunteers. Contact Lucy Gebhart (lucygebhart23@gmail.com) if interested. Positions open: Treasurer -Update our financial calculations on a monthly basis. Track incoming donations and outgoing expenses. Provide an update at the …

July General Meeting CANCELLED

Due to Beryl’s Impact on Houston & surrounding areas, as well as our Central Houston Volunteers, our regular Chapter meeting (Zoom) scheduled for Wednesday, July 10 is cancelled. Be safe and recover quickly. See you in August. Officers & Board, Central Houston Professional Chapter of EWB-USA

EWB May 2024 in-person Event

Register at the following link to create your volunteer profile: Register at the following link to create your volunteer profile: Register Here! Once that is complete, send Craig Thomas (craigdthomasjr@gmail.com) a message confirming your RSVP

March Social Meeting

EWB In-person Social Come meet with us for beverages and bites at 11 Below Brewery. First beverage and small bite will be covered. Date: Wednesday, March 13th 2023 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMVenue: 11 Below Brewing Company, 6820 Bourgeois Rd, Houston, TX 77066 Click Here for the Google Map

February General Meeting

Please join us TONIGHT for the February virtual General Chapter Meeting! Our speaker is Terry Applegate, our current Vice-President of Projects. Terry is a retired IT professional from ConocoPhillips. He has BS/MS degrees in Industrial Engineering from Kansas State University and is a licensed PE in Oklahoma. He has been actively involved in the Central Houston Professional EWB chapter since …

2024 Central Houston Chapter Executive Board Elections

It is that time of year once again to select our chapter’s Executive Board for the next year. The 2023 year has been one of challenges, adaptation, and resilience. Looking forward to 2024, we are hoping to continue to grow and thrive and we need YOU to do that. The elections for President, Vice President-Programs, Vice President-Development, Treasurer, and Secretary …

EWB-Houston at the 2022 Rotary International Convention in Houston, TX

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EWB-USA is a Collaborating Organization, recognized by Rotary International.  And EWB and Rotary are aligned on the core principles of community-initiated, community-resourced, community-sustained solutions to water-hygiene-sanitation, agriculture, education, and other challenges faced by communities around the world. So, it was a natural fit for EWB-Houston to participate in the House of Friendship at the 2022 Rotary International Convention in Houston, …

2021 EWB-USA National Conference Awards

2021 EWB-USA National Conference Awards During the 2021 EWB-USA National Conference, the Central Houston Chapter was honored and privileged to be awarded both the Premier Professional Chapter and the Growing Stronger Together awards. The Premier Chapter Award recognizes both an EWB-USA professional chapter which strives to meet the ideals of a successful EWB-USA chapter. Award criteria for a professional chapter …