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.
