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Call for Abstracts: 2026 Joint Conference OLA-PNW SFS

  • Tuesday, September 22, 2026
  • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Email submissions due by September 02, 2026

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Call for Abstracts


Registration is closed to submit an abstract. We look forward to seeing you in Portland! 


Click HERE to Register for the Conference


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 


We strongly encourage submissions from students and early career researchers.


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



Questions about abstracts? 

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

PNW SFS has opportunities for students!

  • Applications are 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.


Questions about Student Awards? 

Contact Emily Washburne (PNW SFS)


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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