Mission Statement

Friends of Infrastructure is a network of professionals within the San Diego Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Our mission is to serve as volunteer advocates and technical advisors for the advancement of public works projects and policies.

Available as resources to government agencies, elected officials and the media, Friends of Infrastructure members -

• Provide objective, third-party advice
• Speak at public meetings
• Write letters and editorials
• Support community volunteer activities
• Explain technical information to the public and media

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Our Work

Failing infrastructure threatens to degrade the quality of life in our beautiful San Diego. Public agencies can benefit from more voices advocating for maintenance and improvement.

Engineers are part of the infrastructure solution!

Friends of Infrastructure was formed to help public agencies and officials improve our infrastructure. Our priorities are projects/policies that:

• Replace and maintain water and sewer systems
• Conserve water and recycle wastewater
• Construct or widen critical roads and bridges
• Protect water quality
• Improve maintenance of streets, drainage systems, and parks

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In The News

Friends of Infrastructure is on top of the issues.

December 4, 2007 - The San Diego Union Tribune reports the The San Diego Council beats veto on water recycling. For the first time, the San Diego City Council overcame a veto by Mayor Jerry Sanders on a major issue. Even more remarkable was the subject they chose to confront him on: launching a controversial initiative that could make San Diego one of the few cities in the country that recycles its wastewater in its reservoirs . . . More > >