Sunday, May 18, 2008

1.2.6 USSD

1.2.6 USSD

The United States Society on Dams (USSD) is dedicated to advancing the role of dams for the benefit of society. It is more like academic society on dams. They provide publication and information about dam engineering, construction, planning, operation, performance, rehabilitation, decommissioning, maintenance, security and safety. There main missions are:
  • Advancing the knowledge of dam engineering, construction, planning, operation, performance, rehabilitation, decommissioning, maintenance, security and safety;
  • Fostering dam technology for socially, environmentally and financially sustainable water resources systems;
  • Providing public awareness of the role of dams in the management of the nation's water resources;
  • Enhancing practices to meet current and future challenges on dams; and
  • Representing the United States as an active member of the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD).

Resources: http://www.ussdams.org/

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