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USSD is a world class organization of engineering professionals who advance the environmentally sustainable science of planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of dams, levees and associated civil engineering projects. Our members lead the nation, and work with partner organizations worldwide, to resolve the world’s most critical resource problem: access to clean water.
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USSD has immediate and ongoing options that provide short-term and long-term volunteer opportunities on several committees. Visit the Committees page of our website to learn more about our committees and find a match for your interest and goals.
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Industry News & Updates
WSP Selected to Lead Two-Year Water Research Foundation Study Project aimed at providing global water utilities of all sizes with carefully reviewed decision-useful guidance to enhance the resilience and adaptability of their systems to be FutureReady®. ALEXANDRIA, Virginia — The Water Research Foundation (WRF) has selected WSP USA, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, to lead a new study aimed at addressing the current challenges that global water utilities of all sizes are facing. The project team brings together experts from across WSP’s global footprint and includes Deltares, a not-for-profit Dutch and U.S.-based water and subsurface knowledge institute. The project aims to answer several questions, including how utilities can expand or upgrade their infrastructure to adapt to future risks and challenges to their operations. Click here to read the entire article. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) leads the national effort to protect and enhance the resilience of the nation's physical and cyber infrastructure. Visit the Dam Sector webpage to view up-to-date information and resources.
ICOLD News
Don't forget that as a member of USSD you have access to all the publications and programs of ICOLD!
There are Regional Clubs designated for each ICOLD zone to facilitate interchange of knowledge and experience between countries with common interests and environments. As such, USSD participates in the International Committees of the Americas (INCA). Currently two USSD members serve as Co-Presidents of INCA – Marty Teal (WEST Consultants) and John Wolfhope (Freese & Nichols). As part of the goals during the tenure USSD is leading the effort to deliver the International Symposium on the Safety of Dams on May 21-23, 2024 in Puerto Rico. This 3-day event will focus on comparing best practices in dam safety and engineering across countries in the western hemisphere. This event will be a combination of technical presentations, site tours, exhibits, networking, and camaraderie. Registration and detailed event information will be available on the INCA website soon! Industry Events
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