Zack Hartley will present “Identifying Nonstructural Risk Reduction Measures for Dams Using LifeSim 2.0” at the Centre for Energy Advancement through Technological Innovation (CEATI) Hydropower Conference on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. PT in Palm Springs, California.

Zack’s coauthors were Geosyntec’s Stephanie Owen and Matt Muto of Southern California Edison.

Geosyntec practitioners will be at booth 010 to meet participants and answer questions.

Zack is a Professional Economist based in South Dakota who focuses on water resource economics with a focus on flood-risk management. He has extensive experience in consequence analysis for risk assessments, and his work supports owners of dams, levees, and tailings storage facilities.

The CEATI Hydropower Conference focuses on the opportunities and challenges utilities are facing, including retrofitting dams for extended life, extreme events, and the increased need for flexibility. The event will also address opportunities for power plant modernization.

CEATI is a solution-driven network for power industry professionals. It provides members with practical research, expert guidance, and forums for knowledge exchange.

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For more information on dam safety and risk assessment, contact Zack at zachary.hartley@geosyntec.com.
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