Pacific Northwest Aquatic Monitoring Partnership

43rd Annual Salmonid Restoration Conference
2026-04-28 08:00 - 2026-05-01 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Idaho
In 2026, Salmonid Restoration Federation will host the 43rd Annual Salmonid Restoration Conference in Redding, California. The first two days of the conference will include technical workshops and field tours. Thursday will begin with a half-day plenary session followed by 1.5 days of technical, biological, and policy-related concurrent sessions. This conference focuses on a broad range of salmonid and watershed restoration topics of concern to restoration practitioners, watershed scientists, fisheries biologists, resource agency personnel, land-use planners, and landowners.

For more information, visit the conference website: 43rd Annual Salmonid Restoration Conference | Salmonid Restoration Federation

Expected Timeline:
Call for Proposals: Closed on September 8, 2025
Call for Abstracts: Closed November 18, 2025
Registration Opened: December 2025

AFS Western Division and Oregon Chapter 2026 Annual Meeting
2026-05-04 - 2026-05-07 | Holiday Inn Portland – Columbia Riverfront, 909 North Hayden Island Dr., Portland, OR, United States
The American Fisheries Society Western Division and Oregon Chapter invite you to save the date for the Joint Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon.
Dates: May 4-7, 2026
For more information or to register: Annual Meeting – Western Division of the American Fisheries Society
Location: Holiday Inn Portland – Columbia Riverfront, 909 North Hayden Island Dr., Portland, OR 97217
Host: Oregon Chapter
The AFS Western Division and the Oregon Chapter are excited to host a joint annual meeting in Portland, Oregon, from May 4 to 7, 2026. The theme of the meeting is “The Power of Perspective.” The field of fisheries is a web of connections among humans, fish, and aquatic habitats, and no matter how you participate, you have a point of view. That view is shaped by the species and habitats you study, where you work, who you work with, your career stage, your personal background, and so much more. As we face unprecedented ecological, social, political, and economic stresses on our profession, how do we harness the power of our unique perspectives to move the field forward? What relationships can we learn from, what knowledge can we provide, and what technologies have the potential to be transformative in building resilience, relevance, and respect in fisheries?
Registration is now open. Please make your plans to attend at your earliest convenience by visiting the meeting web site Annual Meeting – Oregon Chapter of the American Fisheries Society. Rooms at the venue can be reserved at https://book.passkey.com/e/51065163.

Practical Wetland Plant ID - May 2026
2026-05-07 09:00 - 2026-05-08 16:00 | Idaho
Practical Wetland Plant ID – May 2026
Overview

An intermediate level workshop designed to equip wetland practitioners with plant ID skills for wetland delineation in Western OR and WA.

When:
Thursday May 7, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (AM lecture, 30 min. lunch, PM outside Three Creeks)
Friday May 8th, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (AM lecture, 30 min. lunch, PM outside Three Creeks)
*Rain Date: May 11th, 2026 (Mon.) In the event of adverse weather, the rain date of May 11th will be used to make up for the practicum portion of the class. Please block off Monday, May 11th in your calendar in case rescheduling is necessary.
Tickets: $280 Practical Wetland Plant ID – May 2026 Tickets, Thu, May 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite
Locations:
Lecture: Clackamas Community College Harmony Campus –7738 SE Harmony Road, Milwaukie, Oregon 97222
Field Practicum: Three Creeks Natural Area adjacent to Clackamas Community College, Harmony Campus
Professional Credit:
Clackamas Community College, 1.3 CEU (13 PDH, 13 CEH from LCB), Award of Completion will be provided.

Workshop Description:
2-Day lecture/field experience
This intermediate level workshop is designed to equip wetland practitioners with the plant ID skills needed to successfully work in and around wetlands in the Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coastal region in western Oregon and Washington. Through the use of simplified vegetative keys and by learning the key identifying features, students will have confidence to identify the most important plant species in the wetland delineation process. Plant terminology necessary for proper use of identification keys will be covered. The course includes both lecture and field practicum. Note: Be prepared- Field practicum may involve walking off trail or on uneven or slippery surfaces.
Lunch is provided both days.
Instructor:
Phil Quarterman PWS (Emeritus)
Phil has 40+ years of experience as a wetland scientist, working in local and state government and from 1995-2020 consulting with WHPacific, Inc. Since then he has continued to be active in part time consulting for Winterbrook Planning and volunteering with The Wetland Conservancy. He has worked on many types of projects delineating and assessing wetlands, obtaining state and federal permits, and crafting and implementing wetland mitigation plans. His fieldwork has taken him to diverse wetland types from alkaline wetlands in arid areas of Oregon and Nevada, to Oregon estuaries, to the tundra and boreal forests of Alaska. He has been teaching Society of Wetland Scientists certified classes on wetland delineation for the past ten years in locations in Oregon, Washington and Alaska.

Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this workshop, students should be able to:

Accurately identify the most common wetland and riparian plant species in Western Oregon and Washington.
Identify selected plant families and genera that commonly occur in wetlands in this region.
Properly use vegetative keys and basic botanical terminology to identify plants to the family and genus level.

Major Topics:

Obligate, Facultative Wetland, Facultative and Facultative Upland plants in the Western Mountains, Valleys and Coast Region.
Descriptive Botanical Terminology
Basic Taxonomy of Wetland Plants
Key Identifying Features
Use of Vegetative Keys
Using the regional wetland plant list
Field Identification

Northwest Power and Conservation Council Meeting (May 2026)
2026-05-12 08:00 - 2026-05-14 17:00 | Pendleton, OR
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

Society for Freshwater Science 2026 Annual Meeting
2026-05-17 - 2026-05-21 | Idaho
The Society for Freshwater Science 2026 Annual Meeting will be held May 17–21 in Spokane, Washington.
For more information or to register, visit: SFS Annual Meeting | Society for Freshwater Science

Gathering to build resilient watersheds and communities.

We are in a time of rapid and often unpredictable change. Freshwater ecosystems and the organisms that rely on them are threatened by a multitude of interacting stressors. Simultaneously, human communities that depend upon freshwater ecosystems are struggling to adapt to environmental, social, and economic stressors. Members of the Society for Freshwater Science work tirelessly to understand these environmental changes and the associated benefits provided by freshwaters. Meeting these challenges requires the entire freshwater science community and an understanding of what maintains the resilience of freshwater ecosystems, and how to strengthen ties with the people that live near and depend upon freshwater ecosystems.
The 2026 meeting will be held in Spokane, Washington, near Spokane Falls, a historic gathering place since well before European colonization. The theme is “Gathering to build resilient watersheds and communities”. Attendees are encouraged to tell their stories of the wonders of freshwater ecosystems as well as how their work contributes to ecosystem resilience. They also want to challenge attendees to reflect on how we can support the resilience of ourselves and our own scientific and regional communities. The foundation for this goal is set by hosting plenaries that weave together stories of the interdependence of freshwater ecosystems and humans, and the responses and resilience of both to issues such as pollution, dams, and climate change.

2026 Effective Estuary Restoration Virtual Workshop Series
2026-05-20 09:00 - 2026-05-21 12:00 | Virtual
Pacific Marine and Estuarine Fish Habitat Partnership (PMEP)
2026 Effective Estuary Restoration Virtual Workshop Series Symposium
May 20 & 21, 2026 – 9AM to noon
Restoring ecological functions for multi-species benefits & Jump-starting process-based restoration
This will be the 4th of PMEP’s symposiums exploring West Coast estuary restoration guidance and tools for restoration practitioners. This 2-day symposium will be held on consecutive mornings and will feature:

Guidance on integrating multiple species benefits into your projects
New research on estuary restoration and beavers and birds, oh my!
Process-based design guidance for estuary restoration
Restoring unique habitats (swamps, anyone?)
Case studies illustrating the practical examples from Washington, Oregon, and California

Feel free to attend both days or just one. There is no cost to attend but you must register to receive the symposium link.
REGISTER HERE FOR MAY 20 & 21 SYMPOSIUM

Lamprey Biology and Field Surveys Workshop (free)
2026-05-28 08:00 - 2026-05-29 17:00 | Idaho
This free, two-day workshop from Clackamas Community College – Environmental Learning Center with help from Greater Oregon City Watershed Council is scheduled for May 28th and 29th, 2026. Workshop content is geared towards environmental professionals including watershed councils, Tribal members, restoration practitioners, City/County planners, recent graduates, and AmeriCorp members. Free Lamprey Biology and Field Survey Course! – Greater Oregon City Watershed Council
Major Workshop topics include:

Cultural significance and history of Pacific Lamprey
Lamprey distribution & genetics
Lamprey biology & vocabulary
Habitat threats & restorative management
Adult and Larval ID
Sampling gear and methods

Reach out to Tom Gaskill: tom.gaskill@gocwc.org for more information.

WA Salmon Recovery Funding Board (June 2026)
2026-06-09 08:00 - 2026-06-10 17:00 | Olympia, WA
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
Meeting information: Meetings – RCO
Online Zoom Registration Phone Option: 669-900-6833 – Meeting ID: 814 8334 1478 Physical Location: Room 172, Natural Resources Building, 1111 Washington Street, SE, Olympia, WA 98501.

Northwest Power and Conservation Council Meeting (June 2026)
2026-06-16 08:00 - 2026-06-18 17:00 | Portland, Oregon

Northwest Power and Conservation Council Meeting (July 2026)
2026-07-14 08:00 - 2026-07-16 17:00 | Portland, Oregon

Washington Invasive Species Council Meeting (July 2026)
2026-07-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Idaho
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
Meeting information: WISC – Washington Invasive Species Council
Online Zoom Registration
Phone Option: 669-900-6833 – Meeting ID: 893 6180 2291

Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board Meeting (July 2026)
2026-07-28 08:00 - 2026-07-29 17:00 | The Dalles
Documents and pages for future meetings will be posted as they become available. Visit the OWEB calendar for more information.

WA Salmon Recovery Funding Board (August 2026)
2026-08-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Olympia, WA
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
Meeting information: Meetings – RCO
Online Zoom Registration Phone Option: 669-900-6833 – Meeting ID: 829 3998 0603 Physical Location: Room 172, Natural Resources Building, 1111 Washington Street, SE, Olympia, WA 98501

Northwest Power and Conservation Council Meeting (August 2026)
2026-08-11 08:00 - 2026-08-12 17:00 | Seattle, WA

Northwest Power and Conservation Council Meeting (September 2026)
2026-09-09 08:00 - 2026-09-10 17:00 | Portland, Oregon

WA Salmon Recovery Funding Board (September 2026)
2026-09-15 08:00 - 2026-09-16 17:00 | Olympia, WA
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
Meeting information: Meetings – RCO
Online Zoom Registration Phone Option: 669-900-6833 – Meeting ID: 860 1999 6276 Physical Location: Room 172, Natural Resources Building, 1111 Washington Street, SE, Olympia, WA 98501.

Washington Invasive Species Council Meeting (September 2026)
2026-09-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Idaho
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
Meeting information: WISC – Washington Invasive Species Council
Online Zoom Registration
Phone Option: 669-900-6833 – Meeting ID: 852 2889 9784

Northwest Power and Conservation Council Meeting (October 2026)
2026-10-14 08:00 - 2026-10-15 17:00 | Idaho

PNAMP Fish Monitoring Work Group (October 2026)
2026-10-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Join us at 10:00 am (PDT) on Thursday, October 15th for the next meeting of the PNAMP Fish Monitoring Work Group (FMWG). During the meeting, we will update participants on current tasks, hear a presentation about innovative fish monitoring, and provide you with opportunities to engage regional managers and experts. These meetings are an opportune time to discuss tasks and get input from members on where they see importance or could use facilitated support.
Tech Talk: TBD
Agenda

10:00 – Welcome and Introductions
10:05 – Task Updates
10:20 – Tech Talk
11:10 – Q&A
11:30 – Adjourn

Click link below to join on October 15th

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Never been to a FMWG meeting? This meeting is a perfect time to learn about the project, join in, and help guide future work.
Missed a previous FMWG meeting? Check out our YouTube page for presentations or task meetings.

The PNAMP Fish Monitoring Work Group (FMWG), meets quarterly to discuss task progress, share expertise through guest presentations, and support collaboration, communication, and coordination among fish monitoring practitioners for effective monitoring and efficient data sharing. The FMWG is also interested in your work; if you would like to present your innovative fish monitoring ideas or any recent publications at a future meeting please contact Meg Dethloff, mdethloff@psmfc.org

2026 Emerging Technologies Information Sessions
2026-10-26 08:00 - 2026-10-28 17:00 | Skamania Lodge, 1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson, WA, 98648, United States
The Emerging Technologies Information Sessions (ETIS) Project brings together monitoring professionals, project managers, data collectors, data managers, and data consumers from all over the world to showcase the latest technologies and innovative techniques in ecological monitoring.
Details

Who: Monitoring Professionals, Project Managers, Data Collectors, Data Managers, and Data Consumers

What: The Emerging Technologies Information Sessions (ETIS) is a bi-annual event that promotes the latest technologies and best practices in ecological monitoring and data discovery.

Where: Skamania Lodge – Stevenson, Washington, USA

When: October 26-28, 2026

Specifics: You can track this event through the ETIS Project Page and from regular updates in the PNAMP Newsletter.

Abstract Submission Period is Open: Submission Form

Abstract Deadline: May 31, 2026

Lodging: Rooms at the GSA Rate of $155/night plus taxes and fees. There will be a room block at Skamania Lodge for this event, and it is first come/first serve. When the room block is full no other discounted rooms are available.

Reservations for the room block can be made HERE or by calling 844-432-4748.

Sponsorship an Exhibitor Commitment: March 31, 2026
Registration Opens: TBD

Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board Meeting (October 2026)
2026-10-27 08:00 - 2026-10-28 17:00 | Burns, OR

2026 Global eDNA Conference
2026-10-28 08:00 - 2026-10-30 17:00 | Idaho
DATES | REGISTRATION | EXHIBIT | ABSTRACTS | SPONSOR | TRAVEL
Hosted in partnership with the MTS eDNA Committee and the University of Washington’s eDNA Collaborative, the conference will convene a global community of eDNA enthusiasts from across economic sectors to build connections, learn from one another, and further advance eDNA science.
About
The global conference will feature three days of concurrent sessions, focusing on a diverse array of eDNA-related topics (e.g., conservation applications, quantitative analysis, community engagement, policy-relevant communication, technological development, and many others), as well as a set of plenary speakers, a call for abstracts, a poster session, and unstructured time for networking. Contact MTSevents@mtsociety.org for questions.
Dates: October 28-30, 2026
Location: Bell Harbor International Conference Center (2211 Alaskan Wy, Seattle, WA 98121)
Flyer: Click here >>
Important Dates
Abstract Submission and Registration Opens: January 28, 2026
Abstract Deadline: May 29, 2026
Abstract Notifications: by July 13, 2026
Early Bird Registration Ends: July 31, 2026
Registration
Registration includes refreshments, breakfast, and lunch on all three days.
Early Bird (MTS Member): $590 USD
Early Bird (Non-Member): $665 USD (includes 1-yr MTS membership)
Non-Early Bird (MTS Member): $650 USD
Non-Early Bird (Non-Member): $725 USD (includes 1-yr MTS membership)
Low and Middle Income Country: $450 USD**
Student: $460 USD (Must be an MTS member to receive student price. If you are not a member, you can sign up here for $25)
One Day Registration: $250 USD (Student: $160)
**If you are traveling from a country listed as low income or lower middle income on World Bank, email MTSevents@mtsociety.org to receive a discount code bringing the registration fee to $450.
By registering for this event, all attendees, regardless of MTS membership status, agree to adhere to the Marine Technology Society’s Code of Conduct.
Exhibit

Exhibit Table | $1850 USD: Receive one (1) exhibit table, recognition on the event website and materials, and direct access to attendees. Registration must be purchased separately.

REGISTER HERE
Abstracts

Abstracts are due by May 29, 2026 and will be accepted upon submission. Following submission, the Steering Committee will review abstracts and assign the appropriate session format (poster, lightning talk, or placement within a larger session). Session type notifications will be shared by July 13, 2026.
Abstract Categories

Sampling Methods & Field Operations – sampling design and strategies, technologies for the field
Data Science & Analytic – data science and analytics, metabarcoding-specific statistical obstacles and solutions, AI and machine learning applications
Molecular Tools & Techniques – primers, new and emerging tools, beyond eDNA: omics, microbiome, diet analysis
Ecology & Environmental Processes – DNA degradation, transport, ecological considerations
Standardization & Data Management – standardization, FAIR data standards, global data repositories and large-scale efforts
Conservation Applications – endangered species, invasive species, early warning systems, restoration
Community Engagement & Equity – community/citizen science, global south/access and capacity building
Policy & Governance – policy and law, scaling eDNA into global policy frameworks, biosecurity
Implementation & Adoption – adoption and widespread uptake, private-sector actors, novel applications and management applications
Indigenous Partnerships & Knowledge Systems – Indigenous knowledge integration, data sovereignty, partnerships

Northwest Power and Conservation Council Meeting (November 2026)
2026-11-17 08:00 - 2026-11-18 17:00 | Portland, Oregon

Washington Invasive Species Council Meeting (December 2026)
2026-12-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Idaho
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
