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USSD is a world class organization of dam industry 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 Strategic Priorities

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USSD is proud to introduce our 2026 Strategic Compass—a focused, action-oriented framework designed to guide our work in the near term.

Learn more about the Strategic Compass

Register for the 2026 Annual Conference TODAY!!!

Start where it matters. Register in advance.
From your first moment onsite, the conference is about purposeful engagement—cultivating connections and advancing our shared priorities. Register TODAY to avoid lines and fully engage from the start.

After April 29th, all registration changes and new registrations must be completed onsite at the conference.

Registered for the 2026 Annual Conference???

Be on the lookout for your 2026 “Know Before You Go” email—it will be packed with helpful details to help you arrive ready, avoid unnecessary delays, and step directly into the conference experience.

From check-in to key moments throughout the week, you’ll have everything you need to start where it matters and make the most of your time onsite.