oNLINE WEBINAR

Breaking the Dam Norm

Resilient, Sustainable Solutions

June 10, 2025

2:00-3:00 PM EST

When it comes to dam overtopping and levee performance, traditional hard armor often comes with steep costs, complex installs, and long-term maintenance.

Watershed Geo invites you to a live webinar showcasing HydroTurf®, a high-performance, low-maintenance revetment system designed to withstand 40+ ft/s flow and extreme hydraulic events— all with natural aesthetics and a 50+ year design life.

Featuring a unique overtopping 2024 installation:

See how HydroTurf® protects against future flooding and provides long-term stability with reduced maintenance costs and expediated construction. HydroTurf is included in the upcoming edition of the USACE Manual, EM 1110-2-1913,  Evaluation, Design and Construction of Levees.

What You’ll Learn

Ideal Webinar For

Dam Safety Professionals | Civil & Geotechnical Engineers | Floodplain Managers | Public Utilities | Environmental Consultants | Professionals Seeking Advanced Erosion Control Systems

OUR SPEAKERS

Randy thompson, p.e.

Watershed Geo
Director Of Technology – HydroTurf®

Randy Thompson is a licensed Civil Engineer with more than 30 years of experience in geosynthetics, erosion control, and infrastructure protection. He holds degrees from Virginia Tech and Oklahoma State University and has dedicated his career to advancing resilient design solutions for critical infrastructure. His work has included contributions to post-Katrina levee upgrades and ongoing advancements in HydroTurf® technology for dam and levee protection. At Watershed Geo, Randy collaborates with engineers and agencies to implement engineered synthetic revetment systems that improve performance, reduce maintenance, and enhance long-term sustainability. He focuses on bringing practical, field-proven alternatives to traditional hard armor into modern flood protection design.

bRYAN brOSS, PE, RG

Klingner & Associates, PC
Vice President & Principal Engineer 
Bryan Bross is Vice President, Field Sector Leader, and Principal Geological Engineer at Klingner & Associates, P.C., with over 31 years of experience in environmental, geotechnical, and water resources projects across the Midwest. He holds degrees in Geological Engineering and Geotechnics from the University of Missouri at Rolla and Missouri University of Science and Technology. Licensed as both a Professional Engineer and Geologist in multiple states, Bryan has led projects involving site characterization, asbestos remediation, levees, water systems, and forensic consulting. He also established and managed labs for materials testing on multi-billion-dollar projects. Committed to sound public policy and community service, Bryan lives in Burlington, Iowa, serving clients throughout the region.

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Event Information:

📅 Date: June 10, 2025
🕒 Time: 2:00-3:00 PM EST
📍 Location: Online Webinar