Reclamation Hosts Safety Evaluation of Existing Dams International Technical Seminar and Study Tour

Written by: Angela Medina

The attendees at the 2016 International SEED Seminar in Denver, Colorado.The Bureau of Reclamation International Affairs office is hosting the 27th Safety Evaluation of Existing Dams International Technical Seminar and Study Tour. The participants will be in Denver the week of June 6 and will travel to Seattle, Washington on June 10. The tour will conclude that next week.

This year, 33 participants from nine countries are participating in this two week tour. Participants are coming to the United States from Brazil, Finland, Ghana, Korea, Paraguay, Sweden, India, Taiwan and Spain.

The first week of the seminar is in Denver, Colorado. Participants will attend classroom presentations, discussions, and a tour of Reclamation research laboratories at the Denver Federal Center.

The study tour will take participants to the Pacific Northwest, with site visits to Cle Elum Dam, Easton Diversion Dam, and Kachess Dam, all in the state of Washington. Participants will also visit Snoqualmie Falls.

The seminar is designed for managers, administrators, engineers, and geologists responsible for the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and safety of dams.

The International Affairs Program routinely assists water resources agencies of other countries by providing reimbursable technical training and technical visitors programs for their staff. Training programs are tailored to fit each request and vary in length from one day to as long as one year, usually combining office assignments and field visits or study tours to Reclamation’s Denver, regional, and area offices. All cost involved with providing training are fully reimbursed to Reclamation.

Reclamation's Dan Knox answering a question during the SEED Seminar in Denver, Colorado.

Published on June 07, 2016