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Reminder that abstract submissions for #2026SFS close Friday, Jan 16th. We can't wait to see everyone is Spokane!
freshwaterscience.bsky.social Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · Dec 4
💻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
Society for Freshwater Science (SFS) 2026 Annual Meeting Spokane, WA May 17-21 logo featuring a mountains, a waterfall, and a bridge in the background and salmon and aquatic insects in the foreground. Around the edge is the meeting theme: Gathering to build resilient watersheds and communities
January 8, 2026 at 1:22 AM
pondgator.bsky.social
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
January 16, 2026 at 5:55 PM
fluvialbenthos.bsky.social
I'm really looking forward to seeing folks at #2026SFS (the annual Society for #Freshwater #Science meeting) next week! Talks by lab members & collaborators are below. Please reach out if you'd like to connect in Spokane! @freshwaterscience.bsky.social @sfs-src.bsky.social @sfsemerge.bsky.social 💧🌎🧪
Hotchkiss Lab & Collaborators at #2026SFS: Katherine X. Pérez Rivera et al. 18 May 11:30a 201ABC "lonic contributions to specific conductivity dynamics in an urbanized stream network" Quinn Weigel et al. 18 May 2:00p 102AB "Severe storm response in central Appalachian streams: focusing on benthic macroinvertebrate community dynamics" Sally Entrekin et al. 18 May 4:30p 102AB "Surface mining increases the contribution of chlorophyll a to aquatic insect food webs in central Appalachia" Megan Underwood et al. 18 May 4:45p 102AB "Evaluating organic matter decomposition in headwater streams across a mining-induced salinity gradient throughout the central Appalachian coalfields" Amaryllis Adey et al. 18 May 5:00p 102AB "Disentangling seasonal and interannual drivers of macroinvertebrate community responses to flow and specific conductance in central Appalachian streams" Ashif Hasan Abir et al. 20 May 10:45p 202ABC "Dissolved organic carbon inputs to streams are shaped by soil respiration, riparian groundwater respiration, and subsurface weathering" Robert S. Brown et al. 20 May 10:45p 201ABC How are changes in stream water N,:Ar and CH :Ar saturation ratios linked to estimates of ecosystem metabolism? Michael C. Beall et al. 20 May 11:45p 201ABC "Quantifying stream metabolic stability to storm disturbance using integrated resistance and resilience methods" Jonathan Behrens et al. 20 May 2:00p 201ABD "Pinpointing drivers of covariance, persistence, and synchrony in stream metabolism across a heterogeneous watershed" Carla López Lloreda et al. 21 May 11:00a 202ABC "Linking oxygen and carbon dynamics to characterize dominant biogeochemical processes in headwater wetlands"
May 14, 2026 at 2:39 PM
freshwaterscience.bsky.social
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
ericrlarson.bsky.social
Always nice when the Society for Freshwater Science meeting is directly on a river #2026SFS
Wide, blue river passes under a tall concrete arch bridge Clock tower over a placid, impounded river pool beneath a blue and pink dusk sky Waterfall with a small rainbow in its mist looking across to a tall, concrete arch bridge on the opposing bank Cobble seen on a riverbed through a still pool with a square clock tower on the opposite bank
May 19, 2026 at 10:57 PM
freshwaterscience.bsky.social
Looking for a way to support the #2026SFS Annual Meeting?

Take the #2026SFS survey bit.ly/3Wbxmi3

This helps us project meeting attendance and better understand barriers to attendance.

We will use these results to plan SFS events and programming to meet the needs of all of our members.
SFS 2026 Annual Meeting and Membership Survey
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October 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
freshwaterscience.bsky.social
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)
Instars logo featuring outlines of three aquatic insects
November 26, 2025 at 2:10 AM
fluvialbenthos.bsky.social
Another way to track the #2026SFS schedule thanks to the one and only Geoff Poole

(I also miss The Grid!)

#SFS2026 @freshwaterscience.bsky.social @sfs-src.bsky.social
QR code to access grid version of 2026 SFS schedule
May 20, 2026 at 3:35 AM
pzecology.bsky.social
Finally made it to #2026SFS #SFS2026!

Come find me to say hi; I have stickers!
Sticker for the Pee Zee Ecology Lab. Logo is a mayfly with wing veins that look like "circuit board" wiring.
May 19, 2026 at 4:17 PM
fluvialbenthos.bsky.social
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 💧🌎🧪
Abstracts due: 16 January 2026 Special Session: Advances in freshwater biogeochemistry using open data across networks of sites Conveners: Ashif Hasan Abir (UNH), Wil Wollheim (UNH), Erin Hotchkiss (VT), & Kelly Aho (BU) With the increasing amount of data from research networks, expanding analytical capabilities and open science policies, there is a paradigm shift from single-site to macro-scale analyses incorporating many ecosystems to tackle knowledge gaps in freshwater biogeochemistry at regional to global scales. We welcome submissions that leverage publicly available data (continuous sensor measurements, field sampling or combination of both) collected across different spatial and temporal scales from multiple sites to advance freshwater biogeochemistry. We are particularly interested in studies utilizing established sensor and measurement networks such as the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON), Long-term Ecological Research (LTER) networks, Global Lake Ecological Observatory Network (GLEON), and Critical Zone Observatories (CZO) for cross-scale studies. We welcome studies adopting interdisciplinary approaches that use standardized observations, coupled terrestrial and water measurements, high frequency sampling, process-based and/or machine learning models, or any combination of these approaches. Cross-scale studies addressing biogeochemical processes at the interface of terrestrial and aquatic systems such as riparian corridors, hyporheic zones, and different freshwater ecosystems are also encouraged. Throughout this session, we hope to stimulate innovative ideas, approaches and discussions to push our knowledge in freshwater biogeochemistry. To learn more, visit: www.sfsannualmeeting.org
November 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
ericrlarson.bsky.social
Was fantastic to celebrate David Lodge's career and outsized impact in invasive species research and policy at #2026SFS this week, and catch up with so many friends and colleagues working on these important topics
Roughly a dozen conference attendence standing on a stage before a project screen, from left to right: Matt Barnes (Texas Tech), Lindsey Reisinger (University of Florida), Eric Larson (University of Illinois), John Drake (University of Georgia), Bill Perry (University of Minnesota Duluth), David Lodge (Cornell), Romi Burks (Southwestern University), Kristy Deiner (Simplex DNA), Kara Andres (Illinois State University), Jon Bossenbroek (University of Toledo), Reuben Keller (Loyola University Chicago), Andy Mahon (Central Michigan University), and Chris Jerde (University of California Santa Barbara)
May 19, 2026 at 4:29 PM
fluvialbenthos.bsky.social
Fantastic talk today by @freshwaterscience.bsky.social Hynes Award winner Dr. Audrey Goeckner @pondgator.bsky.social on her award paper "Subtropical stormwater #ponds are more frequently net #nitrogen fixing compared to natural ponds" link.springer.com/article/10.1...

#2026SFS #SFS2026 💧🌎👩‍🔬
Dr. Goeckner receiving her Hynes award Dr. Goeckner starting her talk with title slide "Characterizing N cycling processes in human-made ecosystems" Dr. Goeckner showing that human-made ponds were more likely to N sources that natural ponds Dr. Goeckner concluding her talk by stating that "Artificial ecosystems are still ecosystems and we need to start treating them that way"
May 21, 2026 at 1:12 AM
pzecology.bsky.social
I guess we're using #2026SFS

I think I get that wrong every year 😖
pzecology.bsky.social Justin Pomeranz @pzecology.bsky.social · Dec 29
🧪 Very excited to learn that a recently graduated wundergrad from my lab got funding to present their research at #SFS2026 in Spokane in May!

Watch this space to learn if/how Aq. macroinvertebrate 🦟 body size distributions ∆ in response to rapid environmental warming🌡️in mountain 🏔️ environments 🤠
December 30, 2025 at 3:58 PM
chrisfrazier.bsky.social
Or come hear me talk about this stuff at the SFS conference this May! #SFS2026 #2026SFS
March 5, 2026 at 3:47 PM
freshwaterscience.bsky.social
💻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
Society for Freshwater Science (SFS) 2026 Annual Meeting Spokane, WA May 17-21 logo featuring a mountains, a waterfall, and a bridge in the background and salmon and aquatic insects in the foreground. Around the edge is the meeting theme: Gathering to build resilient watersheds and communities
December 4, 2025 at 2:21 AM
pzecology.bsky.social
The PZ Ecology lab will be at #2026SFS this week!

I'm excited to have two undergraduate students presenting on different aspects of body size in stream communities.

I have yet another talk on estimating parameters describing individual size distributions (size spectra).

See y'all in Spokane!
Slide advertising three talks at the annual meeting of the Society for Freshwater Science. Katrina Heide: Between a rock and a cold place: Effects of rapid environmental warming on alpine stream communities. Monday, 4:45 PM Reece Bollinger: Assessing Bergmann’s rule in freshwater macroinvertebrates using NEON data. Tuesday, 10:45 AM Justin Pomeranz: Skewed Power Laws: Biased Data Bends λ and How to Bend it Back. Tuesday 3:15 PM
May 17, 2026 at 2:30 PM
biogeobob.bsky.social
Society for Freshwater Science annual meeting Beer (and Cider!) Tour is on. 13:00-16:00 Sunday 17 May. We will finish in time for the Award of Excellence talk. Sign up here: forms.gle/CYwrbJ3XiPrB...
#2026SFS @freshwaterscience.bsky.social
Phot of SFS beer tourers in San Juan, PR
May 5, 2026 at 2:28 PM
freshwaterscience.bsky.social
Deadline for #2026SFS special session and workshop proposals extended to Oct 22nd.

See website for more information: www.sfsannualmeeting.org/special-sess...
Announcement for Society for Freshwater Science 2026 meeting deadline for special sessions and workshops October 22nd. SFS invites you to propose Special Sessions and Workshops relating to the 2026 Annual Meeting theme, "Gathering to Build Resilient Watersheds and Communities." See the latest email from communications@freshwater-science.org or visit sfsannualmeeting.com for more info. Deadline extended
October 10, 2025 at 9:05 PM
freshwaterscience.bsky.social
📆 February 26, 4 pm EST, Zoom: Q&A session about concerns regarding travel to and from #2026SFS with Raluca (Luca) Vais‑Ottosen, immigration attorney at DeWitt LLP. Learn about travel logistics and what to expect when entering/leaving the U.S.

Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Society for Freshwater Science Town Hall Flyer Topic: International member concerns related to travel to and from the SFS Annual Meeting in Spokane, WA, U.S.A Feb 26, 2026, 4 pm EST on Zoom Raluca (Luca) Vais-Ottosen, immigration lawyer at DeWitt LPP, will join us to answer questions. QR code. Image of Attorney Vais-Ottosen.
February 23, 2026 at 12:23 AM
gvsu-awri.bsky.social
The Maycember conference season continues with the annual meeting of @freshwaterscience.bsky.social! If you're in Spokane, WA for #2026SFS this week, check out these talks from Dr. Al Steinman and Logan Clark!
May 18, 2026 at 3:59 PM
freshwaterscience.bsky.social
📆Deadlines for the Americas Fund, Fellows Fund, and Petersen Fund to attend the #2026SFS have been extended to Nov 21

🏆Americas Fund: travel award for a student from Latin America

🏆Fellows Fund: travel award for Australian students

🏆Petersen Fund: travel awards for non-North American students
November 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
fluvialbenthos.bsky.social
#2026SFS opened last night with a thoughtful plenary from this year's @freshwaterscience.bsky.social Award of Excellence winner, Dr. Jen Tank! Dr. John Jackson's acceptance of his Environmental Stewardship Award was great too. Strong start to this week's meeting / freshwater reunion! #SFS2026
President of SFS Dr. Sally Entrekin welcoming conference attendees to SFS 2026 in Spokane. She is standing behind a podium on a stage with two floral arrangements, two SFS banners, and the logo for this year's meeting displayed on the screen above her. Dr. Jennifer Tank standing at the podium after receiving the 2026 Award of Excellence. An award slide with her headshot photo and a picture of the award is on the large screen above her. Dr. Jennifer Tank starting her award of excellence plenary talk with her title slide displayed above her. The title of her talk was "I thought I was studying streams -- tools, challenges, platforms, and what I really learned" and there is a cartoon of a tree with "The Tank Lab" written on the trunk and photos of her mentors at the roots of the tree. Dr. John Jackson accepting his Environmental Stewardship Award with a slide encouraging the audience to "share your time, skills, values" because "The public needs SFS scientists if we want a cleaner, better future"
May 18, 2026 at 1:22 PM
freshwaterscience.bsky.social
Last chance to fill out the #2026SFS Annual Meeting survey to help us project attendance and work on solutions to overcome attendance barriers!

bit.ly/3Wbxmi3
October 27, 2025 at 12:11 PM
freshwaterscience.bsky.social
Don't forget to submit your special session and workshop proposals for #2026SFS this Wednesday Oct 22nd!
freshwaterscience.bsky.social Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · Oct 10
Deadline for #2026SFS special session and workshop proposals extended to Oct 22nd.

See website for more information: www.sfsannualmeeting.org/special-sess...
Announcement for Society for Freshwater Science 2026 meeting deadline for special sessions and workshops October 22nd. SFS invites you to propose Special Sessions and Workshops relating to the 2026 Annual Meeting theme, "Gathering to Build Resilient Watersheds and Communities." See the latest email from communications@freshwater-science.org or visit sfsannualmeeting.com for more info. Deadline extended
October 20, 2025 at 12:44 PM