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Seismic Hazard: What it Means for Your Project
Gannett Fleming
Did you know that most older dams were designed using seismic design criteria and dynamic analysis methods considered obsolete today? Don’t allow your dam’s seismic safety to be an unknown risk. Contact Gannett Fleming’s nationally recognized experts in structural and seismic hazard analyses to discuss Seismicity and Concrete Structure Analysis.
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ICOLD News
On Nov. 30, 101 member countries participated in the General Assembly including USSD President Denise Bunte-Bisnett representing the U.S. National Committee.

Review the Minutes of the General Assembly by clicking" Learn More" below.
Hydro Component Systems, LLC
HDR
Worthington Products, Inc. 18 Years, 62 Countries, One Company
Worthington Products Inc.
It's not about our experience.
It's how we use that experience to improve yours.
We started Worthington Products in 2001 because we loved dams and hydroelectric power plants. We've since grown to become the world's most trusted, and recognized, name for providing quality waterway barriers for Debris Control, Public Safety Around Dams, Boat Barriers, Ice-Booms, Fish Guidance Systems, Counter-Terrorism & Security.
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Industry Updates
USSD assists in providing content and outreach for this new hydro dam related magazine, and was featured in the October issue. This month's issue includes an interesting article on Mike Rogers, USSD Past President and current ICOLD President, and ICOLD.
Kleinschmidt Associates
Flow Science Inc.
USSD Education and Events
Applications are now being accepted through March 30 for the 2021 USSD Scholarship Awards.
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March 22-26, 2021
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May 2021
 
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the USSD Annual Conference is going virtual. Stay tuned for more details as they are developed.
Inspect dam infrastructure while saving time and money.
CamDo Solutions Inc®
What if you could quickly and easily inspect dam infrastructure from above the water’s surface? Get crystal-clear quality and reliable live streaming with CamDo Solutions’ Drop Camera Underwater WiFi Inspection pack, allowing you to save time on safety and approvals… and most importantly, save thousands of dollars by simplifying an otherwise complex process. sales@cam-do.com.
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Schnabel Engineering
Burns & McDonnell
Other Industry Events
The Canal Safety Challenge is a public competition focused on discovering solutions to improve public safety and reduce drownings in canals throughout the United States and make egress from the canals easier or allow for safer rescue and recovery efforts. Co-sponsored by USSD.
 
Deadline to register is Jan. 27 with submission deadline Feb. 25.
Emergency Management Institute
FEMA National Emergency Training Center
Feb. 16-19, 2021
Forgen
Stantec