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The Society for Freshwater Science (SFS) is an international scientific society whose purpose is to promote understanding of freshwater ecosystems. #2026SFS https://freshwater-science.org/
It's a network of diverse researchers working to create more welcoming environments in science: BY the people and FOR the people β (5/5)
For questions and to learn more about STREAM:
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STREAM is the Scholar Team for Research, Engagement, and Advancing Minority voices: an independent organization formed by Emerge Program alumni, which supports underrepresented scholars in freshwater science, helping build community, research skills, and career pathways. (4/5)
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Interested? Know someone who would be a fantastic Freshwater Friend? Volunteer or nominate someone here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Your bio and photo will be incorporated in the 2nd edition of the STREAM Yearbook, which will be used by conference first-timers to ease the intimidation of attending a conference. Creating a welcoming environment is key to retaining diverse and passionate members of our field. (2/5)
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Do you consider yourself to be an inclusive mentor to budding scientists? STREAM is looking for friendly faces to commit to serving as a Freshwater Friend (an ally) to first-time conference attendees at the #2026SFS Annual Meeting in Spokane! (1/5)
01.02.2026 17:11 β π 7 π 3 π¬ 1 π 0A few hours left to get those abstracts in!
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Reminder to submit your abstract for the 2026 SFS Annual Meeting in Spokane, WA by 11:59 p.m. EST on Monday, January 26. The deadline will not be extended further. Learn more about the conference, register, & submit your abstract today: www.sfsannualmeeting.org/abstracts
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Flyer for the Feb 5, 2026 4:30-6PM US Eastern Symposium on Urbanization and Stream Ecology (SUSE) webinar: Carbon in Urban Rivers (CURB) Project: Fresh Results and Syntheses. Features headshots of the four speakers: Dr. Rebecca Hale, Dr. Annika Quick, Dr. Liz Ortiz, and Dr. Stephen Plont.
ποΈ How do cities shape river carbon?
Join the upcoming SUSE webinar with Drs. Rebecca Hale, Annika Quick, Liz Ortiz & Stephen Plont to learn about their work to answer this question.
πFeb 5, 2026 4:30-6:00 PM US EST
πhttps://www.urbanstreamecology.org/webinars.html
Human-made freshwaters are everywhere, letβs talk about how they function! Weβre hosting a special session at #2026SFS on biogeochemical cycling in artificial aquatic ecosystems & welcome abstracts, due Jan 26.
Organized by @jgerson.bsky.social, Anika Bratt, myself & @ajreisinger.bsky.social
Immediately following the meeting Jonathan Juarez was elected chapter president and Rae McNish was elected chapter secretary/treasurer. Congratulations to the new officers! (5/5)
16.01.2026 00:49 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Two workshops were also held, one on using R to analyze bioassessment data led by Ryan Peek and other on dytiscid taxonomy led by Doug Post. The meeting was supported by generous contributions from Rhithron, Aquatic Bioassay, Watercourse Engineering, and Naiad Biological Consulting (4/5).
16.01.2026 00:49 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Caitlin Boise delivered the keynote presentation on restoration of the Klamath River after dam removals. There were also sessions focused on applying bioassessments to estuaries, urban rivers, and non-perennial streams, as well as a session on environmental DNA (3/5).
16.01.2026 00:49 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0The meeting held at the CalEPA (@californiaepa.bsky.social) building had over 150 attendees, 15 talks, 3 student lightning talks, and 15 posters. The chapter awarded 9 travel grants to support students attending the meeting (2/5).
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Workshop held at the 2025 SFS California Chapter meeting
Poster session at the 2025 SFS California Chapter annual meeting
On Oct 28-29, SFS California Chapter held a successful annual meeting in Sacramento in conjunction with the California Bioassessment Working Group and the California Water Board (@cawaterboards.bsky.social) (1/5).
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π Developing a plan to conserve an aquatic species or ecosystem;
π©Ή Supporting or implementing the conservation or restoration of an impaired or threatened species or ecosystem. (3/3)
π freshwater-science.org/awards-progr...
π’ Advancing biological or ecological knowledge of an endangered or threatened species or ecosystem;
𧬠Advancing biodiversity conservation knowledge at any or all levels of organization (from genes to ecosystems); (2/3)
Submit your application for the Graduate Student Conservation Research Awards by Jan 26
π One or more awards totaling $1,000 to support the best graduate student research proposal(s) addressing at least one of the following criteria (1/3)
Consider joining #SFS2026 and our special session on carbon dynamics in lentic systems! Abstracts due January 16th.
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π¨ Deadline extended! π¨ Abstracts for the 2026 SFS Annual Meeting in Spokane, WA, will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. EST on Monday, January 26. Learn more about the conference, register & submit your abstract today: www.sfsannualmeeting.org/abstracts
14.01.2026 17:49 β π 8 π 5 π¬ 0 π 0The chapter is planning a meeting next fall at Missouri State University. Support from SFS Central US chapter helped make this regional meeting possible and keep costs accessible for students. Consider adding a donation to the SFS Central US chapter when you renew your SFS membership this year (3/3)
09.01.2026 23:13 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0The meeting featured over 40 attendees, including several students, a keynote from SFS Fellow Dr. Caryn Vaughn, oral and poster presentations, and a field trip exploring Konza Prairie and King's Creek (2/3)
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SFS Central US chapter and Great Plains Limnology Society Joint Meeting Participants
The SFS Central US chapter and the Great Plains Limnology Society convened a successful meeting at this year's Great Plains Limnology Conference, hosted by Kanas State University at Konza Prairie Biological Station (1/3).
09.01.2026 23:13 β π 9 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Reminder that abstract submissions for #2026SFS close Friday, Jan 16th. We can't wait to see everyone is Spokane!
08.01.2026 01:22 β π 6 π 4 π¬ 0 π 1Are you presenting at the 2026 SFS annual meeting?
Do you have any other sources of funding to attend this meeting?
Is this your first SFS meeting?
Please provide a short description of why you are interested in attending the 2026 SFS annual meeting: (3/3)
Name:
Date:
Name of University or College:
Is this a Primarily Undergraduate Institution (PUI)?
Are you an Undergraduate or Graduate student? (2/3)
SFS participants standing in a stream
The Southwest Chapter is offering travel assistance to students for SFS 2026. To apply for assistance, submit your answers to the questions below to Dr. Fred Govedich (govedich@suu.edu) by March 20, 2026 (1/3).
07.01.2026 22:30 β π 5 π 4 π¬ 1 π 0The chapter welcomed Emily Washburne as the 2026 president, Chad Larson as secretary, and Shannon Claeson as treasurer. Next year the meeting will be held in Oregon in late October/early November. If you would like to be added to the PNW Chapter mail list, contact SFSPNWmedia@gmail.com (2/2).
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Blackfly larvae and mayflies on an algae covered-rock in a stream
PNW Chapter's meeting in Boise, ID was a success with 97 attendees, including 26 students. The meeting featured sessions on big data, eDNA, intermittent streams, fish brains, beaver and beaver dam analogs, and anurans as well as a poster session and macroinvertebrate taxonomy workshop (1/2).
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The EPA has announced changes to the definition of Waters of the U.S. that leave critical systems supporting drinking water, floodwater storage, and biodiversity unprotected. Public comments on the changes are open until January 5, 2026.
Read SFS's response: freshwater-science.org/news/sfs-res...
