Society for Freshwater Science
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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/
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We’re thrilled to announce the Society for Freshwater Science 2026 Annual Meeting!
💡Gathering to Build Resilient Watersheds and Communities
📍 Spokane, WA
📆 May 17–21, 2026
Explore our meeting website for program details, travel, accommodations, field trips & more:
🔗 www.sfsannualmeeting.org
💡Gathering to Build Resilient Watersheds and Communities
📍 Spokane, WA
📆 May 17–21, 2026
Explore our meeting website for program details, travel, accommodations, field trips & more:
🔗 www.sfsannualmeeting.org
Explore the public comment that SFS, as part of the Consortium of Aquatic Science Societies (CASS), contributed on proposed changes to the definition of "Waters of the U.S." These changes would reduce protections for isolated wetlands and intermittent and ephemeral streams. buff.ly/u2Xabu7 (1/2)
CASS WOTUS Comment
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February 11, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Explore the public comment that SFS, as part of the Consortium of Aquatic Science Societies (CASS), contributed on proposed changes to the definition of "Waters of the U.S." These changes would reduce protections for isolated wetlands and intermittent and ephemeral streams. buff.ly/u2Xabu7 (1/2)
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Join the SFS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion & Virtual Events Committee for a fun and engaging event exploring themes in Black history and spotlighting Black scientists in freshwater science. 🎣 Come play a game, learn something new, and connect with the community!
Wednesday, February 25 @ 8 PM ET
Wednesday, February 25 @ 8 PM ET
February 9, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Join the SFS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion & Virtual Events Committee for a fun and engaging event exploring themes in Black history and spotlighting Black scientists in freshwater science. 🎣 Come play a game, learn something new, and connect with the community!
Wednesday, February 25 @ 8 PM ET
Wednesday, February 25 @ 8 PM ET
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#RoadSalt is contaminating our fresh water. Learn how you can test your local waterways with a free test kit. Visit stroudcenter.org/salt to order yours!
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#WinterSaltWeek
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February 6, 2026 at 7:39 PM
#RoadSalt is contaminating our fresh water. Learn how you can test your local waterways with a free test kit. Visit stroudcenter.org/salt to order yours!
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#WinterSaltWeek
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#WinterSaltWeek
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)
February 1, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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)
A few hours left to get those abstracts in!
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
Individual Abstract Submissions — SFS 2026 Annual Meeting
SFS 2026 committee invite you to participate in SFS 2026 Annual Meeting by submitting an abstract for consideration as an oral or poster presentation.
www.sfsannualmeeting.org
January 26, 2026 at 9:29 PM
A few hours left to get those abstracts in!
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
Individual Abstract Submissions — SFS 2026 Annual Meeting
SFS 2026 committee invite you to participate in SFS 2026 Annual Meeting by submitting an abstract for consideration as an oral or poster presentation.
www.sfsannualmeeting.org
January 23, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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
🏙️ 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.
📆Feb 5, 2026 4:30-6:00 PM US EST
🔗https://www.urbanstreamecology.org/webinars.html
Join the upcoming SUSE webinar with Drs. Rebecca Hale, Annika Quick, Liz Ortiz & Stephen Plont to learn about their work to answer this question.
📆Feb 5, 2026 4:30-6:00 PM US EST
🔗https://www.urbanstreamecology.org/webinars.html
January 23, 2026 at 1:19 AM
🏙️ 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.
📆Feb 5, 2026 4:30-6:00 PM US EST
🔗https://www.urbanstreamecology.org/webinars.html
Join the upcoming SUSE webinar with Drs. Rebecca Hale, Annika Quick, Liz Ortiz & Stephen Plont to learn about their work to answer this question.
📆Feb 5, 2026 4:30-6:00 PM US EST
🔗https://www.urbanstreamecology.org/webinars.html
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Human-made freshwaters are everywhere, let’s talk about how they function! We’re 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
Organized by @jgerson.bsky.social, Anika Bratt, myself & @ajreisinger.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Human-made freshwaters are everywhere, let’s talk about how they function! We’re 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
Organized by @jgerson.bsky.social, Anika Bratt, myself & @ajreisinger.bsky.social
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).
January 16, 2026 at 12:49 AM
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).
Submit your application for the Graduate Student Conservation Research Awards by Jan 26
🏆 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)
🏆 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)
January 15, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Submit your application for the Graduate Student Conservation Research Awards by Jan 26
🏆 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)
🏆 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)
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Consider joining #SFS2026 and our special session on carbon dynamics in lentic systems! Abstracts due January 16th.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Consider joining #SFS2026 and our special session on carbon dynamics in lentic systems! Abstracts due January 16th.
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🚨 Deadline extended! 🚨 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
Individual Abstract Submissions — SFS 2026 Annual Meeting
SFS 2026 committee invite you to participate in SFS 2026 Annual Meeting by submitting an abstract for consideration as an oral or poster presentation.
www.sfsannualmeeting.org
January 14, 2026 at 5:49 PM
🚨 Deadline extended! 🚨 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
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).
January 9, 2026 at 11:13 PM
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).
Reminder that abstract submissions for #2026SFS close Friday, Jan 16th. We can't wait to see everyone is Spokane!
💻Abstract submission and registration for #2026SFS May 7-21 in Spokane, WA, USA are now open!
💧Submit your work for exciting contributed and special sessions
📆Abstract submissions are open through Jan 16
💲Early registration rates are available through Mar 20
🔗 www.sfsannualmeeting.org/abstracts
💧Submit your work for exciting contributed and special sessions
📆Abstract submissions are open through Jan 16
💲Early registration rates are available through Mar 20
🔗 www.sfsannualmeeting.org/abstracts
January 8, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Reminder that abstract submissions for #2026SFS close Friday, Jan 16th. We can't wait to see everyone is Spokane!
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).
January 7, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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).
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).
January 5, 2026 at 11:27 PM
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).
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...
Read SFS's response: freshwater-science.org/news/sfs-res...
SFS Response Letter on Changes to Waters of the U.S. Definition | Society for Freshwater Science
December 30, 2025 — The Society for Freshwater Science (SFS) today released a letter outlining changes to the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) definition and our response.
freshwater-science.org
December 30, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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...
Read SFS's response: freshwater-science.org/news/sfs-res...
📢 SFS Career Award nominations close Dec. 13!
Help us celebrate excellence in freshwater science.
SFS Career Awards honor our colleagues' achievements in service, research, environmental stewardship, early-career research, and leadership.
Learn more: freshwater-science.org/awards-progr...
Help us celebrate excellence in freshwater science.
SFS Career Awards honor our colleagues' achievements in service, research, environmental stewardship, early-career research, and leadership.
Learn more: freshwater-science.org/awards-progr...
December 10, 2025 at 1:58 AM
📢 SFS Career Award nominations close Dec. 13!
Help us celebrate excellence in freshwater science.
SFS Career Awards honor our colleagues' achievements in service, research, environmental stewardship, early-career research, and leadership.
Learn more: freshwater-science.org/awards-progr...
Help us celebrate excellence in freshwater science.
SFS Career Awards honor our colleagues' achievements in service, research, environmental stewardship, early-career research, and leadership.
Learn more: freshwater-science.org/awards-progr...
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4 YR Fully Funded PhD Opportunity (UK home fees)
Restoring Rivers for Multi-Benefit Outcomes: From Biodiversity to Flood Resilience
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Restoring Rivers for Multi-Benefit Outcomes: From Biodiversity to Flood Resilience
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PhD Project - Restoring Rivers for Multi-Benefit Outcomes: From Biodiversity to Flood Resilience at University of Stirling, listed on FindAPhD.com
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December 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
4 YR Fully Funded PhD Opportunity (UK home fees)
Restoring Rivers for Multi-Benefit Outcomes: From Biodiversity to Flood Resilience
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Restoring Rivers for Multi-Benefit Outcomes: From Biodiversity to Flood Resilience
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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Read the latest issue of Freshwater Science, featuring articles that advance understanding and environmental stewardship of all types of inland aquatic ecosystems: https://ow.ly/u8g850XBqlU Society for Freshwater Science
December 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Read the latest issue of Freshwater Science, featuring articles that advance understanding and environmental stewardship of all types of inland aquatic ecosystems: https://ow.ly/u8g850XBqlU Society for Freshwater Science
💻Abstract submission and registration for #2026SFS May 7-21 in Spokane, WA, USA are now open!
💧Submit your work for exciting contributed and special sessions
📆Abstract submissions are open through Jan 16
💲Early registration rates are available through Mar 20
🔗 www.sfsannualmeeting.org/abstracts
💧Submit your work for exciting contributed and special sessions
📆Abstract submissions are open through Jan 16
💲Early registration rates are available through Mar 20
🔗 www.sfsannualmeeting.org/abstracts
December 4, 2025 at 2:21 AM
💻Abstract submission and registration for #2026SFS May 7-21 in Spokane, WA, USA are now open!
💧Submit your work for exciting contributed and special sessions
📆Abstract submissions are open through Jan 16
💲Early registration rates are available through Mar 20
🔗 www.sfsannualmeeting.org/abstracts
💧Submit your work for exciting contributed and special sessions
📆Abstract submissions are open through Jan 16
💲Early registration rates are available through Mar 20
🔗 www.sfsannualmeeting.org/abstracts
Invitamos a todas las personas trabajando en sistemas acuáticos o con recursos de agua en Puerto Rico a participar del Simposio Aquaboricuas. Como parte del simposio tendremos presentaciones y grupos de discusión enfocados en diferentes temas de interés. (1/2)
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December 4, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Invitamos a todas las personas trabajando en sistemas acuáticos o con recursos de agua en Puerto Rico a participar del Simposio Aquaboricuas. Como parte del simposio tendremos presentaciones y grupos de discusión enfocados en diferentes temas de interés. (1/2)
🔗 tinyurl.com/simposioaquaboricuas
🔗 tinyurl.com/simposioaquaboricuas
Applications for student travel assistance to attend the #2026SFS annual meeting through the Instars program are now open.
Undergraduates from historically underrepresented backgrounds interested in freshwater science are eligible to apply. (1/2)
Undergraduates from historically underrepresented backgrounds interested in freshwater science are eligible to apply. (1/2)
November 26, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Applications for student travel assistance to attend the #2026SFS annual meeting through the Instars program are now open.
Undergraduates from historically underrepresented backgrounds interested in freshwater science are eligible to apply. (1/2)
Undergraduates from historically underrepresented backgrounds interested in freshwater science are eligible to apply. (1/2)
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Are you working with #OpenData to advance #freshwater #biogeochemistry? Consider submitting an abstract to share your science in our special session at #2026SFS!
Organized by Ashif H Abir, Wil Wollheim, me, & Kelly Aho @kellyaho.bsky.social. Abstracts due 16 Jan 2026. www.sfsannualmeeting.org 💧🌎🧪
Organized by Ashif H Abir, Wil Wollheim, me, & Kelly Aho @kellyaho.bsky.social. Abstracts due 16 Jan 2026. www.sfsannualmeeting.org 💧🌎🧪
November 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Are you working with #OpenData to advance #freshwater #biogeochemistry? Consider submitting an abstract to share your science in our special session at #2026SFS!
Organized by Ashif H Abir, Wil Wollheim, me, & Kelly Aho @kellyaho.bsky.social. Abstracts due 16 Jan 2026. www.sfsannualmeeting.org 💧🌎🧪
Organized by Ashif H Abir, Wil Wollheim, me, & Kelly Aho @kellyaho.bsky.social. Abstracts due 16 Jan 2026. www.sfsannualmeeting.org 💧🌎🧪
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Postdoc position in Freshwater Ecology starting Spring 2026: yourfuture.sdbor.edu/postings/45968
Postdoctoral Researcher, Biology
Postdoctoral Researcher: A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available at the University of South Dakota in Dr. Jeff Wesner’s lab in the Department of Biology. The NSF-funded project will ex...
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November 3, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Postdoc position in Freshwater Ecology starting Spring 2026: yourfuture.sdbor.edu/postings/45968