National Water Supply Alliance

Traditional methods for assessing infrastructure are costly, challenging and at times infrequent due to inaccessibility. To overcome these challenges, the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is leveraging imagery collected by inexpensive digital cameras along with computer vision and machine learning algorithms to monitor and evaluate structural health of critical infrastructure. The techniques, referred to as “vision-based monitoring,” allow for the measurement of large areas of a structure while only needing a clear line-of-sight. By eliminating the need to physically access infrastructure, vision-based monitoring provides a cost-effective method to complement traditional manual inspections and contact-based structural health monitoring. When coupled with state-of-the-art techniques, these vision-based approaches enable diagnostic and prognostic analysis of structural performance, inform metrics on structural condition and provide decision support information for prioritizing often-limited maintenance funding for critical infrastructure. Key applications include monitoring the state of stress in structural components; automated identification of common damage types on structures, such as cracking and corrosion; and monitoring structural performance metrics from imagery acquired during normal operations. US Army US Army Corps of Engineers #infrastructure #data #dataanalytics #imaging #algorithms #machinelearning #engineer #engineers #engineering #information #mainteance #preventativemaintenance #science #innovation #technology #research #researchanddevelopment #PowerofERDC

TRWD General Manager Dan Buhman has been appointed Chair of the Texas Water Development Board’s Region C Water Planning Group, effective February 2025. Region C is one of 16 regional water planning groups established by the TWDB to help develop and revise a comprehensive water plan for Texas for the next 50 years. As Chair, Buhman will lead the diverse group of stakeholders in addressing critical challenges facing the region, including rapid population growth, and limited new water supplies. To read more, visit: https://lnkd.in/gPyGZAf9.

The Association of California Water Agencies has invited NWSA President Katherine Zitsch to deliver the keynote address at the ACWA Conference + Expo in May. Interested in hearing about NWSA's efforts on behalf of water supply providers and emerging policy issues? Attend the ACWA Conference in Monterey, CA, on May 13-15, 2025. Katherine Zitsch, PE, BCEE Association of California Water Agencies

NWSA was in Washington, DC, the week of March 10-14, 2025. First stop? US Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters! NWSA President Katherine Zitsch and Executive Director Dave Mitamura met with LTG William H. "Butch" Graham, Chief of Engineers, and COL Joseph M Sahl, to discuss NWSA's partnership with USACE and the importance of water supply under the Corps' purview. Thanks very much to LTG Graham and COL Sahl for their time and attention.

Let's talk water supply! The NWSA DC Spring Meeting convenes on March 13-14, 2025. Please plan to join us for timely topics, including WRDA 2024 water supply provisions. The meeting is being held at the Reservoir Center for Water Solutions, 301 Water Street SE, Washington, DC. For more information on the meeting, including registration, visit the Meeting webpage at https://lnkd.in/gR86nxMp We look forward to seeing you in March!

Let's talk water supply! The NWSA DC Spring Meeting convenes on March 13-14, 2025. Please plan to join us for timely topics, including WRDA 2024 water supply provisions. The meeting is being held at the Reservoir Center for Water Solutions, 301 Water Street SE, Washington, DC. For more information on the meeting, including registration, visit the Meeting webpage at https://lnkd.in/gR86nxMp We look forward to seeing you in March!

Interested in water supply policy? Looking for insights on managing water supply in an era of extended droughts and growing demands? Then join us in Oklahoma City on October 8-9, 2024. The National Water Supply Alliance is holding its Annual Meeting in Oklahoma City, OK, on October 8-9, 2024. We are planning a robust agenda with our Corps of Engineers partners, to include in-depth discussions on important and timely water supply topics. Join us as we highlight sediment management, hydropower, and dam safety during the two-day event.  We also will discuss the status of water supply provisions in the developing Water Resources Development Act of 2024.  The sessions are designed for open and interactive discussions with our Corps partners, as well as regional, state, and local water supply managers. Your voice is important! For more information on the Annual Meeting or NWSA in general, please visit our website at https://lnkd.in/g7T3nCbF As always, we are dedicated to "Advancing the Interests of Water Supply Providers".  See you in OKC!