The Members' Area provides access to the server's FTP file-transfer site. Here free software is available for transfering files. Using the FTP site, members can quickly and reliably move large graphics files over the internet. Members can also store files for others to use, such as spreadsheets or databases. Committees are encouraged to set up pages for projects and special events.
Members can also publish electronic articles to both the public and the private areas.
Internet bandwidth is increasing monthly. Soon conferencing and file sharing will be commonplace. CDA will be there to encourage communications and apply the new technologies to dam design, maintenance, inspection, emergency preparedness, and information exchange.