The International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) was founded in 1928, the central office is located in Paris, to provide a forum for discussion and for the exchange of knowledge and experience in dam engineering for engineers and others concerned with the development of water resources. Its objectives are to encourage improvements in dam engineering […]

In most countries throughout the world, interest in the safety of dams has risen significantly in recent years. Aging dams, new hydrologic information, and population growth in floodplain areas downstream from dams has resulted in an increased emphasis on dam safety evaluation as well as operation and maintenance related to the safety of dams. Those […]

Dating back to 2011, the annual Fish Passage Conference has brought together experts, managers, stakehold­ers and companies from around the world with concurrent sessions in engineering, biology, and management and social issues. Target audiences are: engineers, ecologists, biologists, managers, practitioners, NGOs, private companies, consultants, students and policy and deci­sion makers. This event aims at increasing […]

Gaps in projected water supply and demand, declining water quality, increased food and energy needs, and a changing climate highlight the numerous water challenges facing society and water resources professionals. UCOWR and NIWR invite you to join leading researchers, educators, water managers, students, and other professionals from across the country and world to join the […]

Building Climate Resilience: A Nature-Based Approach BeaverCON embraces Nature’s Chief Engineer, the mighty beaver, through a ​biennial, international conference on the East Coast of the United States. In recent years an increasing body of knowledge has demonstrated the many benefits of beavers, as well as innovative, cost-effective methods to manage them. North America's most valuable […]

Theme: The Future of Water Frontiers in Hydrology meeting will test innovative approaches to convene the water community, communicate science and its integration in other disciplines, and design engaging conference experiences. Leveraging collaborations between co-sponsors, the American Geophysical Union (AGU) and CUAHSI (Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science, Inc.), the conference will […]

“Challenges to Managing Stormwater in a Changing World” Meeting the challenges resulting from extreme weather events requires a workforce with qualified individuals, teams, firms, and agencies who employ cutting-edge practices and have the capacity to use a toolbox of solutions to best meet project goals. This Summit is crafted to deepen the technical knowledge of […]

The International Conference on Coastal Engineering (ICCE) is the premier coastal engineering conference held biennially under the auspices of the Coastal Engineering Research Council (CERC) of the Coasts, Oceans, Ports, and Rivers Institute (COPRI) of the American Association of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The goal of the ICCE is to promote academic and technical exchange on […]

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the Forecast Informed reservoir Operations (FIRO) Colloquium has been delayed until summer 2022. Application open: November 1, 2021 Application deadline: February 1, 2022 Motivation: Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operations (FIRO) is growing in potential importance throughout the western United States and other areas. FIRO researchers, practitioners, and decision makers put a […]