Pacific Northwest Aquatic Monitoring Partnership

46th International Symposium for the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS)
2026-11-03 08:00 - 2026-11-06 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
46th International Symposium for the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS)
Swimming Upstream: Tackling Environmental: Challenges through Partnership, Innovation, & Science
November 2-6, 2026
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
For more information or to register: NALMS 2026 – Kelowna, British Columbia – North American Lake Management Society (NALMS)
Kelowna appears to have abundant water, but this city is in the most water-scarce region of Canada. The water resources in this semi-arid setting are under increasing pressure, compounded by watershed-scale disturbance and a warming climate. Warmer, drier conditions in the growing season means agricultural needs, urban use, and environmental flow needs frequently exceed the available water resources.
To discuss these, and other, issues, NALMS is pleased to return to Canada (after ten years) for NALMS 2026! The program will feature the below topics (and more), workshops, field trips, presentations, networking events, and vendor displays.
Potential topics include:

Aquatic Invasive Species Climate Change
Paleolimnology Harmful Algal Blooms
Community-Based Science
Emerging Technologies & Methods
Eutrophication & Nutrient Management
Indigenous-Led Monitoring & Stewardship
Managing Impacts of Extreme Events
Mining & Resource Extraction Impacts
Science & Management of Salmon Lakes
Urban Lakes & Stormwater Ponds

For sponsorship or general information, visit www/nalms.org/nalms2026 or contact nalms2026@nalms.org. For other details, contact Conference Coordinator, Sara Peel (speel@arionconsultants.com) or Conference Chairs, Hamish Kassa (hamishkassa@gmail.com) and Lucie Thomson (lucie.thomson@gov.bc.ca).

Northwest Power and Conservation Council Meeting (November 2026)
2026-11-17 08:00 - 2026-11-18 17:00 | Portland, Oregon
Agenda, meeting time, and other materials will be posted at the NPCC website the week before the meeting here: Council Meeting | Northwest Power and Conservation Council

Grande Ronde Model Watershed - State of the Science Conference
2026-11-18 08:00 - 2026-11-19 17:00 | OR
Please mark your calendar for this year’s State of the Science!
If you’d like a preview of what to expect, take a look at presentations from last year’s event on the Grande Ronde Model Watershed’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@grmodelwatershed/featured
Join in person for this year’s State of the Science as they share the latest research, restoration updates, and opportunities to connect with partners from across the basin.

Questions?
Reach out to: Amanda Coffman
Union County Project Coordinator – Grande Ronde Model Watershed
541-663-0570 (office)
208-405-8834 (cell)
amanda@grmw.org
grmw.org

Puget Sound Partnership - Salmon Recovery Council Meeting (October 2026)
2026-11-19 09:00 - 16:30 | OR
Puget Sound Partnership – Salmon Recovery Council Meeting – visit for most up-to-date information: Puget Sound Partnership – Board Meetings and Agendas
Start and end times depend on agenda needs, but meetings generally begin at 9:30 a.m. and adjourn between 3 – 4:30 p.m. Select the meeting materials link to view the meeting agenda, usually posted one week prior to the meeting.
Please note meeting dates, times and/or locations are subject to change, and this calendar will be updated accordingly. Every effort will be made to distribute agendas and meeting materials a week prior to meetings or conference calls.
Contact:
Amber Raney
Boards Program Coordinator
amber.raney@psp.wa.gov
564.999.0527

Oregon Invasive Species Council Meeting (Dec 2026)
2026-12-01 08:00 - 17:00 | OR
Oregon Invasive Species Council Meeting
Date: December 1st, 2026
Location: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife Classroom – 4034 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE, Salem, OR
For the most current information, visit: Meetings & Minutes — Oregon Invasive Species Council

Washington Invasive Species Council Meeting (December 2026)
2026-12-03 08:00 - 17:00 | OR
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
Meeting information: WISC – Washington Invasive Species Council
Online Zoom Registration
Phone Option: 669-900-6833 – Meeting ID: 878 6007 4063

WA Salmon Recovery Funding Board (December 2026)
2026-12-08 08:00 - 2026-12-09 17:00 | Olympia, WA
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
Meeting information: Meetings – RCO
Online Zoom Registration Phone Option: 669-900-6833 – Meeting ID: 858 8962 7031 Physical Location: Room 172, Natural Resources Building, 1111 Washington Street, SE, Olympia, WA 98501.

Northwest Power and Conservation Council Meeting (December 2026)
2026-12-15 08:00 - 2026-12-16 17:00 | Virtual

RRNW 25th Annual River Restoration Symposium
2027-02-01 08:00 - 2027-02-05 17:00 | Skamania Lodge, 1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson, WA, 98648, United States
Mark your calendars for the 25th Annual River Restoration Symposium, happening February 1–5!
Join for an inspiring week of knowledge sharing, learning, and time with colleagues and community.
Calls for abstracts and sessions will begin in June — stay tuned!
Symposium Information 2027 – River Restoration NW
Schedule
Join for the full week! February 1–5, 2027
• Short Courses on Monday, February 1
• 3-Day Plenary Sessions on Tuesday–Thursday, February 2–4
• Field Trip on Friday, February 5
Attendance Options
In-person: Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, WA
Virtual Livestream: Full 3-Day Plenary Sessions
Symposium Themes
Project Failures: Lessons Learned – Failure is an inherent part of innovation, yet it is often underreported. Projects that fall short of expectations can provide some of the most valuable insights for improving future work. What unexpected outcomes have forced you to rethink your approach? Were there overlooked processes, site conditions, or assumptions that altered project trajectories? How can we create space within our field to openly share failures and integrate those lessons into better design, monitoring, and adaptive management practices
Creative Funding Sources & Solutions – Funding remains one of the greatest barriers to implementing and monitoring restoration efforts. As funding opportunities become more scarce and competition increases, practitioners are called upon to find innovative ways to finance restoration implementation and monitoring. What unconventional funding mechanisms have you leveraged? How can partnerships, community investment, or cross-sector collaboration unlock new opportunities? Are there models that successfully integrate restoration funding with broader social, economic, or climate resilience goals?
Estuary Restoration – Estuaries are among the most productive yet heavily altered ecosystems, serving as critical transition zones for fish, wildlife, and human communities. How do we design projects that align with natural water level fluctuations and sediment regimes? What can we learn from historical estuary extents to guide present-day recovery? Where are the priority habitats and emerging hotspots for restoration activity across the region? We want to hear about your spruce swamps!
Water Management and Irrigation as a Restoration Tool – Drought and climate variability make water a less reliable resource year-after-year. Water management and agricultural production can be used to support ecological function. Where and how can we effectively apply managed aquifer recharge? Are there projects where irrigation system improvements have increased in-stream flows?
Restoration under Invasion: Adapting to Invasive Species – Invasive species are a major concern in many restoration projects and one of the leading threats to juvenile salmonids. What strategies have proven effective in managing persistent invaders like reed canary grass? How do invasive aquatic species, from mussels to predatory fish, influence restoration success? Can restoration design itself be used as a tool to resist or outcompete aquatic invasive species like small mouth bass and brook trout?
Restoration for Risk Management: Wildfire & Flood Risk – As climate change intensifies disturbance regimes, restoration is increasingly being called upon to reduce risk to both ecosystems and human communities. Wildfires and floods are reshaping river systems in ways that challenge conventional design and management approaches. How do post-wildfire changes in sediment supply, hydrology, and wood dynamics affect restoration priorities? In what ways can restoration projects align with flood risk reduction frameworks such as FEMA Public Assistance or mitigation programs? What regulatory or policy shifts are needed to better integrate restoration into risk management strategies?
