Membership Types – Individual
Professional
Standard membership for any individual in the tailings, dams, and levees industry. Members receive:
- Special pricing on events, trainings, webinars, workshops and on-demand courses
- Complimentary ICOLD membership with global publication access and member resources
- Access to USSD White Papers, conference proceedings, and published resources
- Eligibility to present abstracts, attend exclusive events and engage at USSD conferences
- Opportunities to serve on committees, network, and take on leadership roles
- Monthly e-News (digital) and quarterly Bulletin magazines (digital & hardcopy)
- Profile listed in members-only online directory
- Career Center support including low-cost job posting
- ... and more benefits designed to support your professional journey and success!
Emerging Professional
Special pricing on Professional membership with expanded benefits and programming to support early career engagement and success.
Prerequisites: Must be age 35 or younger OR have less than 5 years of industry experience.
Government & Academic
Special pricing on Professional membership.
Prerequisites: Must be currently employed with a Federal, state, or local agency OR with an accredited college or university.
Student
Introductory membership at reduced cost in support of students.
Prerequisites: Must be currently enrolled full time in U.S. college or university in a program related to dams.
Senior
Special pricing on Professional membership.
Prerequisites: Must be age 65 or older, fully retired from industry, and have at least 20 years of past USSD membership.
Life
Individuals qualified for any membership level may apply for life membership. Life memberships are available for a one-time fee and represent your contribution to, and investment in, USSD’s strategic programs.
There is currently a moratorium on new applications until January 2026.