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Let’s get to know Norman Chung: What is your current occupation? Real Estate Appraisal Reviewer. What do you enjoy most about the eminent domain/right of way industry? Partial Acquisition. What’s something about you that not many people know? I have an Electrical Engineering degree. What’s the last book you read? “School Of Dreams: Making the […]

Let’s get to know Adriana Raza: What is your current occupation? Real Property Agent What do you enjoy most about the eminent domain/right of way industry? I’d have to say working with people! What’s something about you that not many people know? I’m a little bit of an adrenaline junkie, love roller coasters! What’s the […]

By: Ann Kullikoff As I look back at all the great people I have met throughout my career, I am grateful to have many of those people in my life today and call them friends. We started as colleagues working on a project or other work together as part of a team. As I reflect […]

Article by April Harvey In California, anyone planning to excavate or dig must first give notice via a service called Dig Alert. Notice may be provided by contacting Dig Alert simply by dialing 8-1-1. California legal requirements for both excavators and pipeline operators (as well as operators of other subsurface utilities) are set forth in […]

April C. Harvey, President Greetings all, Chapter 1 is strong because of the leaders who perform the tasks of: Maintaining existing memberships Adding new members Developing future leaders and young professionals Newsletter contributions Coordinating education courses and certifications Maintaining professional development Awarding scholarships Communicating and planning events Website maintenance by Raven Developments and eblasts Luncheons […]

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s Annual Outreach Event By: Noelle Vest Each spring, The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan) hosts an outreach event with the goal of introducing attendees to the right of way industry, presenting an opportunity to learn more about public agency practices. This event also promotes student internships […]

BROWNFIELD DEVELOPERS BREATHING EASIER SOON? CALIFORNIA ATTENUATION FACTOR FOR VAPOR INTRUSION In February, staff from the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) published an article in a technical journal (Groundwater Monitoring & Remediation) that suggested that vapor attenuation in California is different from what is observed nationwide by the United States Environmental Protection Agency […]

Funded by the Right of Way International Education Foundation (RWIEF) This scholarship offers an impactful way to combine the RWIEF’s mission and the values of past IRWA leaders. One $2,500 scholarship toward IRWA education courses will be available to each of IRWA’s 68 Chapters within the 10 Regions. Scholarship candidates must have the following to […]

As I look back at all the great people I have met throughout my career, I am grateful to have many of those people in my life today and call them friends. We started as colleagues working on a project or other work together as part of a team. As I reflect on the common […]