Call for Abstracts: 2026 Joint Conference OLA-PNW SFS (Wednesday, September 02, 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Call for Abstracts

We are pleased to announce the first joint conference between the Oregon Lakes Association (OLA) and the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Society of Freshwater Science (PNW SFS)

When: Tues. Oct. 27 & Wed. Oct. 28, 2026 (potential field trips on Thurs. Oct. 29)

Where: Portland, OR at the University Place Hotel and Conference Center

Presentations should inform our understanding of at least one of the following:

Freshwater ecosystems
Watershed restoration
Management of waterbodies and waterways
Climate change and aquatic systems
Water quality
Ecosystem processes
Aquatic invasive species
Fisheries management
Eutrophication and harmful algal blooms
Freshwater bioassessment

Your submission must include:

A presentation title
Author(s), noting student authors
Preference of an oral or poster presentation
Abstract of <500 words

To be considered fully by the conference committee, abstracts must include:

Problem statement/goals and objectives
Geographic area of study
Brief description of methods
Results
Conclusions/implications

Please use the "Register" button above to submit abstracts online
by September 2, 2026

We strongly encourage submissions from students and early career researchers.

See below for more information for students

Questions about abstracts?

Contact Daniel Sobota (OLA) or Emily Washburne (PNW SFS)

OLA and PNW SFS have opportunities for students!

Applications are available for an OLA Graduate Student Award that includes $2,000, conference registration, and up to $200 to apply to conference-related expenses. OLA applications are due July 1, 2026.
Applications are also available for a PNW SFS Student Assistance Award (graduate or undergraduate; 2 awards) that includes conference registration and 2 nights lodging at the conference hotel. PNW SFS applications are due Sept. 2, 2026.

Applications are independently reviewed by each organization. Students may apply to both but cannot receive support from both.

Questions about Student Awards?

Contact Rich Miller (OLA) or Emily Washburne (PNW SFS)

Details on conference registration will be coming soon. OLA and PNW SFS are committed to keeping fees to a minimum and is supported by our generous sponsors of both organizations.

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Call for Abstracts: 2026 Joint Conference OLA-PNW SFS (Wednesday, September 02, 2026)