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Organization Memberships

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Why join USSD

 

Investing in USSD membership isn’t just a benefit for your employees, it’s a strategic asset for your organization. USSD’s Organization and Sustaining Organization memberships are designed to maximize value for companies of all sizes—offering flexible access, high-impact visibility, and full engagement in the USSD community. 

A world-class organization of dam industry professionals

USSD members advance the environmentally sustainable science of planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of dams, levees and associated civil engineering projects.

Members

  • Collaborate on technical committees with international professionals
  • Help develop industry best practices for a safer, cleaner, healthier environment and economy
  • Receive free access to USSD publications
  • Receive ICOLD (International Commission on Large Dams) membership benefits

Premier source for technical information about dams and levees

USSD members' expertise covers all facets of dam and levee projects. In concert with them, USSD publishes White Papers, Guidelines, and our annual conference Proceedings to share both honed wisdom and cutting edge innovations. Hands-on workshops and technical webinars further contribute to the industry's body of knowledge. In addition, USSD serves as a trusted source of information for the media, the public, government, and others in the engineering practice.

International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD)

As the US representative to ICOLD, USSD members participate in the international advancement of dam and levee technology.  ICOLD opportunities include technical committees, conferences, symposia and congresses. Establish relationships and enhance technical skills with industry professionals from nearly 100 countries.

Which membership is right for you

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Both tiers provide Professional Member benefits (link) to every registered employee—giving your team the same exclusive access, discounts, and participation opportunities as individual members. From technical resources to leadership eligibility, it’s a complete package of professional growth and industry connection including local and global reach. 

 

  • Organization Membership is ideal for smaller teams, starting with 4 employees + 1 admin and scalable in affordable blocks of 5—up to 19 total members.
  • Sustaining Organization Membership is built for larger firms, offering 10 employees + 1 admin and added perks like early exhibit booth access and enhanced discounting.

Both tiers include business recognition in USSD’s online directory, bulletin, and website, plus access to sponsorship opportunities, award eligibility, and additional member expansion at standard rates.

 

 

Ready to Join?

Choose the membership tier that fits your team size and goals. If you have any questions, email info@ussdams.org

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Looking for an Individual Membership?

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Individuals interested or working in the field of dams and levees are eligible to join. Members receive:

  • USSD Bulletin published 4x year
  • Monthly E-News delivered to your inbox
  • Special member pricing on USSD products and services
  • Listing in online Member Directory in member portal
  • $50 for online job posts (up to 2 months/post) which are shared via our social media and listed in Hydro Leader monthly magazine, sent to US hydroelectric facility owners and hydro-related businesses, members of Congress, and governors’ offices

Learn more about individual membership here. (Link)

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