In this episode of Going Coastal, Mr. Gordon Thomson and Dr. Katie Brutsché join your co-hosts Marissa and Jon to discuss the upcoming 2021 ASBPA National Coastal Conference. Gordon is an Associate Principal at W.F. Baird & Associates and Katie is the Program Manager of the US Army Corps Regional Sediment Management program at the Engineer Research and Development Center, both of whom have been an integral part of ASBPA for several years.  The National Coastal Conference is right around the corner! Learn about the history and goals of the national conference, how the conference will be structured this year, and why you should attend the conference as a coastal-focused student or new professional. In addition, learn more about the mission of ASBPA, its organizational structure, and how you can get involved at the regional level.