For years, we have made past CDA conference proceedings available online, creating a remarkable archive that spans conferences up until 2020. Every month, we receive requests from CDA members eager to access presentations from past conferences—and they are pleased to discover these invaluable resources are just a click away.
This database has become an essential reference point for the dam safety community, offering decades of technical expertise, innovative solutions, and evolving best practices. Whether you're seeking that groundbreaking 2015 presentation on seismic analysis or revisiting the landmark discussions on public safety from 2018, it's all there waiting for you.
We've recently given this database a new home to better serve our members. You can now access the complete collection through the CDA member portal using your regular login credentials. Simply visit https://cda.ca/publications/conference-proceedings and click the “Members click here to Search Proceedings” button to explore the full archive.
For those who haven't yet explored this resource, you're in for a treat. The database offers searchable access to thousands of technical papers, allowing you to trace the evolution of dam engineering practices and tap into the collective knowledge of your peers.
If you need any assistance navigating the database, please contact our support team at info@cda.ca.
Looking ahead, we're working to add conference proceedings from 2021 onward and will notify members as soon as these recent resources become available.
Enjoy your discoveries!