1st Water Management, Operation and Maintenance, International Seminar and Study Tour
POSTPONED to 2010
(Dates to be determined)
Introduction and Seminar Objectives | Seminar Topics| Study Tour | Who Should Attend | Cost and Registration | Lodging and Transportation| Climate/Clothing Suggestions | Further Information
Introduction/Seminar Objectives The objective of the workshop is the self-improvement of personnel who are directly responsible for the technical details of operating and maintaining water systems. The Workshop will also focus on water conservation and efficient water management activities.
The workshop has been held for a domestic audience every February since 1961 in Denver, Colorado, United States of America. This is the initial offering focused for an international audience. Lectures, case histories, and structured discussions covering all aspects of water systems management, operation, and maintenance will be led by Bureau of Reclamation engineers, agronomists, and technical specialists. Reclamation is responsible for the proper operation, maintenance, and structural safety of more than 300 dams and distribution systems. Reclamation has conducted similar workshops and seminars for its own staff, as well as for more than 5,000 technical and administrative officials from domestic and international agencies.
Seminar Topics The first week of the workshop will take place in Denver, Colorado, and will consist primarily of classroom presentations and discussions. A tour of the Bureau of Reclamation’s Water Resources and Research Laboratory will also be featured. Topics will include:
Theory of Maintenance and Maintenance ManagementWater Management and Conservation Planning
Canal System Operation, Control, and Automation
Irrigation Systems Efficiency
Water Measurement
Planning the Operation, Maintenance, and Management of Water Systems
Seepage Control
Geosynthetics
Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Pipe Systems
Protective Coatings
Concrete Mixes and Materials
Concrete Repair and Maintenance
Earth Construction Practices
Corrosion Mitigation
Vegetation Management and Pest Control
Drainage of Irrigated Lands
Basic Pump, Motor, and Electrical Maintenance
Moving Toward Demand Scheduling of a Canal System
Water Related Sediment Problems
Session notes will be provided in both electronic and hard copy at the beginning of the Workshop.
Study Tour A study tour the second week will take participants to the States of Nevada, Arizona, and California and will include a site visit to Hoover Dam and various facilities located along the Lower Colorado River.
Who Should Attend This workshop is for supervisors, managers, water masters, and others responsible for or associated with the operation and maintenance of water systems.
Costs and Registration The registration fee is US$3600 per person. Various printed materials, lodging for 11 nights, transportation during the study tour, and lunches most days are included. It is strongly recommended that individuals apply as soon as possible for visas to the United States and seek sponsorship, if necessary. Funding is not available from the seminar organizers.
Payment should accompany the registration form. Checks should be in U.S. dollars and made payable to the Bureau of Reclamation. Credit card payments and wire transfers are acceptable (see registration form). The registration form must be received by (to be determined).
Lodging and Transportation Hotel accommodations will be provided by Reclamation. Participants are expected to stay in the selected hotels. More information will follow.
Climate/Clothing Suggestions /Medical Insurance Participants should expect warm days and cool nights whereby a light-weight jacket may be necessary. Casual clothing and work boots/sturdy closed-toed shoes are required on field tours. Accidental injury/medical emergency insurance is recommended and should be purchased prior to traveling to the United States .
Further Information A confirmation letter will be sent by fax or e-mail upon receipt of the registration form. For additional information, contact, Bureau of Reclamation, International Affairs – Denver, P.O. Box 25007, Denver, Colorado 80225, telephone 1-303-445-2127, fax 1-303-445-6322, email inquiries to lprincipe@usbr.gov (Leanna Principe) or visit www.usbr.gov/international.
Last Reviewed: September 17, 2009