Editor's Corner

Michael T. Buechter, Communications Committee Chair

The Editor

Obviously, our actions as water resource professionals have always had great impact upon our built environment, and recent events serve only to multiply this impact. However, the impact of our projects are often overlooked or delegated to the unqualified. This results in the construction of projects or the adoption of policies of questionable value.

EWRI provides a great opportunity for all water resource professionals to take a leadership role in the development of far reaching policy. A case in point would be the report "Dam Removal – A New Option for a New Century" discussed in this issue of Currents. This report focuses on the policy and practice aspects of dam removal. Also, as discussed in this issue the activities of the Water Infrastructure Security Enhancement Standards Committee continue to gain in importance.

The items mentioned above are only the tip of the iceberg and numerous other possibilities for input exist. Accordingly, if you have items that you believe to be of use or interest to EWRI's membership, these may also be featured in Currents. If you have input, feel free to contact me, Michael T. Buechter, at (314) 421-1476 or buechter@pbworld.com. Remember this is your newsletter and I am happy to work with anyone wishing to use it.