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Deadline Approaching on Nominations for 2021 USSD Awards
Deadline for submissions – March 30, 2021
USSD Learning Center Now Available for On-Demand Webinars
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Last Chance to Respond to Leadership Development Survey
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USSD Education & Training Committee to Host Monthly Webinars
Webinars will be scheduled the 4th Thursday of every month. See calendar of events below for information on March 25th webinar: Low-head Dams: Explained, Purposes, and Inventory
Dam safety with dewatering and seepage control
Keller®
Keller understands groundwater and seepage. For a century, we have provided turn key solutions for:
  • ·         dewatering ancillary structures
  • ·         engineered seepage collection
 
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Hydro Component Systems, LLC
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USSD Education and Events
2021 USSD Scholarship Awards
Applications are now being accepted through March 30 for the 2021 USSD Scholarship Awards.
New Research and Education Center Launched
The Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University and the University of Arizona have formed a new research and education center (“The Tailings Center”) focused on mine tailings management. 
Worthington Products, Inc. 18 Years, 62 Countries, One Company
Worthington Products Inc.
It's not about our experience.
It's how we use that experience to improve yours.
We started Worthington Products in 2001 because we loved dams and hydroelectric power plants. We've since grown to become the world's most trusted, and recognized, name for providing quality waterway barriers for Debris Control, Public Safety Around Dams, Boat Barriers, Ice-Booms, Fish Guidance Systems, Counter-Terrorism & Security.
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USSD Membership
Martin Teal, P.E., P.H., D.WRE, has been promoted to president of WEST Consultants, Inc. Teal joined the firm as hydraulic engineer in 1993 and has served as senior vice president for the last five years. He succeeds founding president, Jeffrey Bradley, Ph.D., P.E., D.WRE, who passed away unexpectedly in September 2020.
MEDATech Engineering was recently awarded a project to combine water and sonic drilling technologies for Alabama's Southern Company's Hydro Services/Dam Safety Division.
The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) recognized nine WSP USA projects for Engineering Excellence Awards, including its top honor, the Grand Award, which was presented to the Lower Crystal Springs Dam Bridge replacement.
Kleinschmidt Associates
Flow Science Inc.
22
Mar 2021
 
Leveraging PFMA to Perform SQRA Virtual Workshop
March 22-26, 2021 Eligible for 20 PDH credits
25
Mar 2021
 
Low-head Dams: Explained, Purposes, and Inventory Webinar
10a-12p MT Eligible for 2 PDH credits
10
May 2021
 
2021 USSD Virtual Conference
May 10-21, 2021 Register by April 17 to take advantage of early bird prices and to receive your conference care package.
5
Oct 2021
 
SAVE THE DATE – FALL WORKSHOP SERIES
Save the date for the Fall Workshop Series in Denver, CO Oct 5-7, 2021 More details to follow
Visit Canary Systems at the USSD Conference!
Canary Systems, Inc.®
For 25 years, Canary Systems has offered complete turnkey solutions for risk management and monitoring of dams. Starting with initial system design and implementation, developing and servicing hardware systems, sensors, and peripherals, as well as developing and supporting our innovative MLSuite visualization software. Visit us at Booth 103 in the Exhibit Hall at the Annual USSD Conference to learn more!
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Industry News & Updates
USACE Civil Works Update
Important update on efforts by USACE Civil Works to revolutionize the way they do business.
WRDA 2020 Comment Period and Stakeholder Sessions
The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will conduct a series of listening sessions to collect input and recommendations on development of implementation guidance for any provision contained in the Water Resources Development of Act of 2020 (WRDA 2020).
Reminder to Submit Comments on FERC Notice of Inquiry – Last week to submit comments
An email was sent previously to USSD members requesting that you review and prepare comments on the FERC Notice of Inquiry for Financial Assurance Measures for Hydroelectric Projects (Docket No. RM21-9-000). 

USSD RESPONSE DEADLINE:
USSD requests your written input by March 22, 2021 in order to consolidate and provide a formal submittal prior to the close of the comment period.
 
Send to: Sharon Powers at sharon@ussdams.org 
Subject:  FERC NOI
Schnabel Engineering
Burns & McDonnell
ICOLD News
Call for Volunteer Mentors for the 27 ICOLD-CIBG Congress in Marseilles
Click below to learn more about how to volunteer. 
2021 ICOLD Congress in Marseille
The ICOLD Congress originally scheduled for June has been rescheduled to Nov. 12-19, 2021.
Industry Events
SAVE THE DATE – USSD FALL WORKSHOP SERIES: 10/5-10/7/21
Planning is underway for the Fall Workshop Series to be held in Denver, CO.
 
Dam Security Compliance Training – 4 Modules
Hosted by Gannett Fleming beginning March 23rd.
Forgen
Stantec