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2023 Conference Call for Abstracts Open
  
Join USSD in Charleston SC, April 17-21 for the 2023 Annual Conference.  

Conference Theme: Infrastructure Resilency through Risk Management
 
The 2023 USSD Conference theme was developed based on the need for more understanding related to climate change impacts on our infrastructure through the development of risk-based prioritization methods.
 
Call for Abstracts closes on July 7.
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A Fond Farewell
After 4 1/2 years, it is time to say good-bye as your Executive Director.
USSD Board Approves New DEI Ad Hoc Committee
The DEI Ad Hoc Committee will focus on opportunities within the industry and the USSD community concerning members of diverse identities related to race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, social and economic status, age, disability, religion, and more.
 
The effort sprung from the highly successful Women Who Give a Dam program at last month's conference and is being developed by organizers Zara Plasencia, Amanda Adams, Merry Dang, and Melinda Dirdal.
 
Contact the organizing group at whywegiveadam@gmail.com with questions or for more information.
Specialty construction firm J.F. Brennan Company announces its acquisition of California-based Harbor Offshore, Inc (HOI). HOI specializes in commercial diving, marine construction, maritime security barriers, and submarine cable installation.
Brayman Construction Corp.
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Join us at Canary Con by Canary Systems
Canary Systems, Inc.®
Introducing the inaugural Canary Systems User Conference - Canary Con! Intended for existing and potential clients, attendees will have an exclusive opportunity to learn about the new third generation of MLSuite. The conference will be hosted in Tucson, AZ from July 19-21st with a focus on hands-on training and workshops, as well as exciting networking events! Visit the Canary Con website for more details and be the first to get updates!
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USSD Membership
Kleinschmidt Associates, an engineering, regulatory, and environmental consulting firm, has been selected by the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation to provide environmental, engineering, and permitting services as part of the Interim Steelhead Rearing Facility Project at the Nation’s Rowdy Creek Hatchery in Smith River, California.
WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, is welcoming Scott Omer and Joshua Palmer to the Southwest Mountain District leadership team in response to rapid growth in the five-state area.
Kleinschmidt Associates
Flow Science Inc.
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Jun 2022
 
Consequences of Flooding: Understanding & Estimating Potential Loss of Life
Explore the latest research and methods from USACE on how to estimate consequences of flooding, with a focus on potential loss of life. Participants will gain an understanding of what causes loss of life during a flood event and how to estimate the potential loss of life for different flood scenarios.
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Jul 2022
 
Investigation of the Feijão Tailings Dam Failure Near Brumadinho, Brazil
At approximately 12:28 p.m. on Jan. 25, 2019, tailings dam B-1 at Vale S.A.’s Corrego do Feijão Iron Ore Mine, suffered a sudden failure resulting in a catastrophic mudflow that travelled rapidly downstream resulting in significant damage and the loss of over 250 lives.
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Aug 2022
 
Underwater Inspection
More information to come.
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Sep 2022
 
Developments in Seismic Hazard Assessment in the Central & Eastern United States
More information to come.
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Oct 2022
 
Fall Workshop Series
Oct 4-6, Denver, CO. More information to come.
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Apr 2023
 
SAVE THE DATE-2023 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
April 17-21, 2023, Charleston, SC.
Instilling True Confidence, Delivering Success.
Ames Construction, Inc.®
For 60 years, Ames Construction has delivered high-quality General Contracting services, throughout North America, with a proven ability to self-perform and complete projects safely, on-time, and within budget.
Ames is family-owned, rooted in a strong work ethic, and committed to business relationships built on honesty, performance, and mutual trust. We remain dedicated to providing superior construction services to our clients well into the future. 
Learn more. www.amesconstruction .com
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Industry News & Updates
Dam Safety Resources-Bureau of Reclamation
Access valuable dam safety information from Bureau of Reclamation.
Tribal Perspectives on Resilience – May RNPN Resilience Exchange – Register Today
Join the FEMA Resilient Nation Partnership Network and the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) on Wednesday, May 25 at 1:00 p.m. ET as we discuss tribal perspectives on resilience.
 
Questions? Reach out to FEMA-ResilientNation@fema.dhs.gov
More Dam News
Read the May issue of Hydro Leader Magazine.
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KGS Group
Hydro Component Systems, LLC
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