

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Coasts, Oceans, Ports, and Rivers Institute (COPRI) Los Angeles serves its members and the broader professional community throughout Los Angeles, Long Beach, and surrounding areas by organizing meetings and events that advance knowledge in waterways, harbors, coastal engineering, and shoreline protection. It promotes the application of technical expertise to real-world engineering challenges while supporting the broader mission of ASCE. ASCE COPRI Los Angeles is committed to advancing technical leadership, fostering resilient and sustainable infrastructure, and strengthening our professional community through collaboration, engagement, and continuous development.
Its mission is to deliver informative and engaging programs and activities for members and guests while fostering the exchange of ideas, professional growth, and meaningful connections across the industry. Throughout the year, it hosts technical presentations and seminar events and continues to expand its programming to include social gatherings, networking opportunities, site tours, and community service opportunities. Another recent initiative is the introduction of college scholarships to further support the next generation of engineering professionals.
We welcome those interested in presenting a project, proposing a topic, supporting these efforts, participating in upcoming activities, or sponsoring our chapter. For questions, comments, or presentation inquiries, please contact us at asce.copri.la@gmail.com or connect with us on our LinkedIn Page
