Due to circumstances beyond our control, we are postponing the Public Safety & Security Workshop until 2019. Refunds will be made. Please stay tuned for new date. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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USSD

The United States Society on Dams (USSD) is dedicated to advancing the role of dam and levee systems and building the community of practice.

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USSD Committee Spotlight

Public Safety, Security & Emergency Management for Dams

USSD’s Committee on Public Safety, Security, and Emergency Management for Dams develops, maintains, and communicates programs and tools which gather and disseminate public safety and security best practices for and around dams.

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Theoretical Challenge Announcement

$75,000 Sediment Removal Challenge

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other partners have just launched a competition on reservoir sediment removal with a prize purse of $75,000! The competition will be open through January 4, 2019.

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Awards

Scholarships

El Hachemi Bouali, Michigan Technological University, Sean Salazar, University of Arkansas, Carolyn Bocovich, Colorado School of Mines, and Johnathan Blanchard, University of Arkansas win scholarships in Miami.

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