February 6, 2008
Contact:
Lisa Taylor
Public Information Officer
Kansas Department of Agriculture
(785) 296-2653
ltaylor@kda.state.ks.us
Dam Safety Conference scheduled February 18 to 20 in Manhattan
TOPEKA─Dam owners who want to learn how to extend the life and safety of their dams, and professionals who want to improve their understanding of dam safety issues, are invited to the Dam Safety Conference 2008 sponsored by the Kansas Department of Agriculture's dam safety program.
The three-day conference will be Feb. 18, 19 and 20 at the Holiday Inn Campus, 1641 Anderson Ave., in Manhattan. It will feature nearly 40 sessions covering embankment dam design, spillways and emergency planning.
Matt Rosener, a hydrologist and water resource engineer based on the north shore of Kauai, Hawaii, is the keynote speaker.
The agenda includes a field trip to Tuttle Creek Dam, plus a breakfast, luncheon and evening social. The $75 registration fee covers meals and a session book.
Certificates for professional development hours will be provided to attendees at no charge.
To learn more about the conference, or to view the conference agenda, visit www.ksda.gov/structures/content/194, or contact Beth Cooper by phone at (785) 296-0573, or by email to bcooper@kda.state.ks.us.