Welcome to ASCE Seattle COPRI


Welcome to the local ASCE Seattle COPRI Committee (formerly “Ports & Harbors”). COPRI seeks to advance the practice of coastal, ocean, port, waterways, riverine and wetlands engineering for the benefit of society.  Our local COPRI Seattle committee is led by local engineers, scientists, and other professionals who share a link to the waterfront environment.

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Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a current student, we welcome your attendance and participation at Seattle COPRI activities.  And for professionals working in local government, in consulting, in academia, and as students, we look forward to seeing you at one of our monthly meetings.

Please email [email protected] with REGISTER in the subject line to register for email communications. Registered persons will receive email updates, including event registration instructions, for each upcoming event a few weeks before the date of event. 

Search “ASCE Seattle COPRI” within LinkedIn to find additional information.

Upcoming COPRI Meetings


COPRI Seattle meetings typically convene the 3rd Wednesday of the month, with adjustments occasionally on certain months. We typically meet September through November and January through June, and the in-person meetings vary by location.  As stated above, registered persons will receive email updates for upcoming meetings.

Following is a summary of monthly meetings as of September 2023.  Please check back for updates as we develop and finalize program topics and venues. We typically take a break during the summer months.

Wed October 18, 2023 – Federal Regulatory Updates Impacting Port Projects

  • Topic: Federal Regulatory Updates Impacting Port Projects 
  • Presenter: Rachael L. Lipinski, Of Counsel, Van Ness Feldman LLP
  • Venue: In-Person
  • Location: Ivar’s Salmon House, Northlake area, Seattle, WA

Previous ASCE Seattle COPRI Meetings


Wed September 20, 2023 – 2023 Kahramanmaras Earthquakes in Coastal Areas of Iskenderun, Turkiye

  • Topic: February 2023 Kahramanmaras Earthquakes in Coastal Areas of Iskenderun, Turkiye 
  • Presenter: Ozgun Numanoglu, PhD, Schnabel Engineering
  • Venue: In-Person
  • Location: Ivar’s Salmon House, Northlake area, Seattle, WA

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 – Offshore Wind “Drinks” Social Hour

  • Topic: Offshore Wind “Drinks” Social Hour
  • Presenter: N/A
  • Venue: In-Person
  • Location: Optimism Brewing on Broadway, Seattle

Thursday, April 20, 2023 – Large Floating Structures Short Course

  • Topic: Large Floating Structures Short Course
  • Presenter: Jim Parkins, Concrete Technology and Frank Yang, Moffatt & Nichol
  • Venue: In-Person with Zoom Option
  • Location: Ivar’s Salmon House, Northlake area, Seattle, WA

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 – Port of Everett Norton Terminal Development

  • Topic: Port of Everett Norton Terminal Development
  • Presenter: Elise Gronewald, Port of Everett; Nathan Watson, KPFF
  • Venue: In-Person with Zoom Option
  • Location: Seattle Public Library, Downtown Branch

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 – Mitigating Risk Associated with Utility Infrastructure

  • Topic: ASCE’s Newly Published Standards and Prescribed Best Practices for Mitigating Risk Associated with Utility Infrastructure on Transportation (Ports) Projects. 
  • Presenters: Philip J. Meis, Utility Mapping Services; James H. Anspach, Affiliate Assistant Professor at Iowa State University, J.H. Anspach Consulting; and Jacob Roland, Utility Mapping Services
  • Venue: Zoom Meeting Only

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - ASCE/COPRI Piers and Wharves Standards

  • Topic: ASCE/COPRI Piers and Wharves Standards
  • Presenter: Omar Jaradat, Moffatt & Nichol
  • Venue: In-Person with Zoom Option
  • Location: Port of Seattle Administrative Offices, Pier 69