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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Outdoor poster session 🤩 you are making us all jealous Mid-Atlantic chapter

Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Learn more about eligibility, program components, and how to apply on the Headwaters Leadership Academy webpage: www.freshwater-science.org/programs-/he.... (5/5)

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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We look forward to seeing how these scientists continue to contribute their expertise, perspectives, and leadership to the freshwater science community. Interested in joining a future cohort? Applications for the next Headwaters Leadership Academy cohort are expected to reopen in spring 2027. (4/5)

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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Please join us in congratulating the 2026 cohort: Gladys Chigamba Kathleen Cutting Hector Esparra-Escalera @hjesparra91.bsky.social Hayden Hays Tori Hebert Matt Lodato Amina Mohamed Anna Mothersole Hirak Parikh Chelsea Smith @crsmith.bsky.social Sarah Sorensen Mourine Yegon (3/5)

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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The two-year program combines interactive professional development sessions, small-group mentoring, and participation in SFS committees or other Society service. Each year, 12 early career scientists are selected to join the Academy. (2/5)

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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 cohort of the SFS's Headwaters Leadership Academy on being accepted into the program! HLA helps build the next generation of freshwater science leaders by connecting early career scientists with mentorship, professional development, and service opportunities. (1/5)

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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

For more information, please contact the Endowment Committee Co-chairs Kurt Anderson and Diana Oviedo.

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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The SFS Endowment Committee is excited to announce that applications for 2027 Endowment Awards will open in early Fall. Please watch for updates on here and the SFS website. More information on the award types and eligibility criteria can be found here: www.freshwater-science.org/programs/res...

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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We’re thrilled to announce the Society for Freshwater Science 2027 Annual Meeting! 💡Navigating Braided Waters: Past, Present, Future 📍 Omaha, Nebraska 📆 May 23-27, 2027 Explore our meeting website for program details, travel, accommodations, field trips & more: 🔗 www.sfsannualmeeting.org

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SFS 2027 Annual Meeting

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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Workshops will be scheduled on Sunday, May 23 2027, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the conference venue. Workshops may run for part of the day or the full day. Questions? Contact annual meeting organizing committee co-chairs, David Manning or Adam Wymore. (3/3)

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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Special Sessions will complement contributed sessions, which cover major topics in freshwater sciences, including biogeochemistry; microbial, molecular, invertebrate, and fish ecology; hydrology and geomorphology; ecosystem dynamics and restoration; and climate change and biodiversity. (2/3)

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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Submit Special Session and Workshop Proposals for the #2027SFS Annual Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska (May 23-27). 📆 Deadline to submit is Monday, October 19th 🧭 We especially welcome Special Sessions and Workshops related to the meeting theme “Navigating Braided Waters: Past, Present, Future” (1/3)

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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

2) Urbanization and Waterway Ecology, Instream and Beyond in PLOS Water. Papers on urban aquatic ecosystems welcome, including a micro collection on Macrotrash in Urban Waterways. Papers published ad hoc, as accepted. Submission deadline of March 15, 2027. Contact Sarah Ledford if interested. (3/3)

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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

1) A special issue in Freshwater Science will focus on tropical urban aquatic ecosystems. Papers can be submitted any time, with a deadline of March 15, 2027. Papers will be published together in an issue about a year after the deadline. Contact Mateo Scoggins if interested. (2/3)

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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The SFS Urban Chapter invites paper submissions to two special collections inspired by the Symposium on Urbanization and Stream Ecology (SUSE) and SFS meetings held in San Juan, Puerto Rico in May 2025. (1/3)

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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Join the Central U.S. Chapter at the Great Plains Limnology Conference at Missouri State University, October 16-18, 2026. Register and submit abstracts by Friday, September 25. sites.google.com/view/gplc-20...

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GPLC 2026

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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Join the SFS Urban Chapter for their first webinar of the year on October 1st 4:30-6:00pm ET. The webinar will highlight monitoring and management of algae in urban streams. Pre-registration is required. www.urbanstreamecology.org

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The Symposium on Urbanization and Stream Ecology is an interdisciplinary meeting held approximately every 3-5 years with the specific aim to further the scientific study of stream ecosystems in…

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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The meeting will feature a keynote presentation alongside contributed oral and poster presentations showcasing current research and applied work in freshwater ecology and conservation. All are welcome to attend, including those who aren't current SFS or SFS Mid-Atlantic Chapter members. (2/2)

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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

There is still time to register for the SFS Mid-Atlantic Chapter Fall 2026 Meeting at the Stroud Water Research Center in Avondale, PA on October 1–2. www.eventbrite.com/e/1995195626... @stroudcenter.bsky.social (1/2)

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SFS Mid-Atlantic Chapter Meeting

Connecting Mid-Atlantic freshwater scientists, practitioners & agencies to advance conservation. Open to all—SFS membership not required!

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Southeast Chapter of the Society for Freshwater Science @southeastsfs.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The Freshwater Ecology and Conservation Lab at UCF is seeking graduate students! See details here: se-chapter.netlify.app/opportunitie...

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American Institute of Biological Sciences @aibsbiology.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

There is still time to register for the #AIBS Writing for Impact & Influence program. This program is designed to help scientists, including graduate students, hone their written communication skills to increase the impact and influence of their message. www.aibs.org/news/2026/26...

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Amanda Gay DelVecchia @agdelv.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

PhD opportunity! Come study the dark side of streams with us 🌚https://amandadelvecchia.weebly.com/join-the-lab.html Interviews starting soon! (Yes that beautiful place is the study site 😍). @uncgeography.bsky.social

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Long Term Ecological Research Network (United States) @uslter.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

ILTER invites proposals for its first globally coordinated activity. Teams are invited to propose a simple, standardised, yet ecologically meaningful, study to showcase the network’s collaborative strength. Deadline for stage 1 proposals is September 7. www.ilter.network/latest/call-...

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Latest - Call for proposals - ILTER - International long term ecological research

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La Toya Kissoon-Charles @aquatoya.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Excited to host the 2026 Great Plains Limnology Conference with @streambug.bsky.social Oct 16-18. Great opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and professionals to present their latest findings on regional aquatic ecology. Registration is open! sites.google.com/view/gplc-20...

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GPLC 2026

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Michael Meyer @mishafredmeyer.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

There's still plenty of time to register for this FREE, VIRTUAL workshop & summit in all things #datascience #openscience #limnology #hydrology #oceanography. Be sure to register & check out the links! @aslo.org @freshwaterscience.bsky.social @agu.org @cuahsi.bsky.social @afs-scicomm.bsky.social

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Ben Tumolo @bbtumolo.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Are you interested in an MS position and stream ecosystems? My lab (www.benjamintumolo.com) @bionmu.bsky.social is recruiting an MS student to join a collaborative NSF-funded project to study positive species interactions in streams. Apply by Nov 2, 2026 See here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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Michael Meyer @mishafredmeyer.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Registration is open for #HackingLimno & #DSOS26 10-14 August!! This FREE, VIRTUAL event will host 3 workshops and 20 presentations in all things #datascience #openscience #limnology #ecology #hydrology #oceanography. aquaticdatasciopensci.github.io/registration/

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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Save the Date! The SFS Mid-Atlantic Chapter is organizing an in-person meeting on Oct. 1-2, 2026, at the Stroud Water Research Center for academic, government, & non-govt freshwater scientists. If you are interested in attending, please fill out this survey by July 10: forms.gle/kzHhYhFivTVf...

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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

A GPLC website will be live by July 2026 and will include a call for oral presentation and poster abstracts. Stay tuned! (2/2)

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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Join the SFS Central USA chapter for the 2026 Great Plains Limnological Conference (GPLC)! 📆 October 16-17, with morning field trip options on Sunday, October 18 📍 Springfield, Missouri, with conference presentations to be held in the Roy Blunt Sciences Hall, Missouri State University (1/2)

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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Don't miss out - Applications for the Headwaters Leadership Academy close tomorrow! 🚨 This 2-year program includes professional development, a mentoring program, and opportunities to participate in Society service. Find the application & more info below:

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Headwaters Leadership Academy

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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Applications for the Headwaters Leadership Academy are open until June 15! This 2-year program includes professional development, a mentoring program, and opportunities to participate in Society service. Find the application & more info below:

freshwater-science.org

Headwaters Leadership Academy

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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Registration information and a call for abstracts will be distributed shortly, stay tuned! For questions about the meeting or to express interest in presenting, please contact Felisha Walls (Felisha.Walls@Waterboards.ca.gov) or Jonathan Juarez (j_juarez123@yahoo.com).

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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

We’re looking forward to bringing together researchers, practitioners, and partners from across California for two days of collaboration and discussion focused on aquatic bioassessment and freshwater science. A workshop is currently being planned, and additional details will be shared soon.

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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Save the date! The next meeting of the California Aquatic Bioassessment Workgroup / California Chapter of the Society for Freshwater Science will take place November 9–10 at the CalEPA Building in Sacramento.

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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Apply for the Headwaters Leadership Academy! 📅 Deadline: Monday, June 15 This program for early career freshwater scientists provides mentorship, service, and professional development opportunities beyond typical training offered in traditional academic settings. Learn more here: buff.ly/rwLK01F

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Cat McClure, Ph.D. @cat-mcclure.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Wrapping up another annual meeting for SFS! This society has become my academic family providing support, friendships, and research ideas. Thankful to be a part of this wonderful community 💦🐟🌱🔬 @freshwaterscience.bsky.social

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Julian Olden @oldenfish.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

A huge thanks to the many folks who made the LeRoy Poff career celebration such a wonderful event. Special thanks to Chris Funk, Dave Lytle and Deb Finn. @streambug.bsky.social @jdtonkin.bsky.social @freshwaterscience.bsky.social

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Erin Hotchkiss @fluvialbenthos.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

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 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"

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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Thanks to the Early Career Committee for organizing two great career panels on post-graduate opportunities for early career members! #SFS2026

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The Ramirez Lab, NCSU @aramirezlab.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Starting the Society for Freshwater Science annual meeting in Spokane Washington by recognizing and celebrating two of our lab members! Congratulations to Alonso for joining the SFS Class of Fellows and to Alex for her travel award! #SFS2026 #freshwaterscience

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Stroud Water Research Center @stroudcenter.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

@freshwaterscience.bsky.social #sfs2026 How's everybody doing?! We are so proud to be a part of this community. #thankyou for the great work you do 🌟Every Day! 🌟 Stop by and say 👋 Hello! Dave Arscott, Diana, Mike, Dave B., Shannon, and maybe even THIS GUY are happy to chat! 🐛 #everydayearthday

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Justin Pomeranz @pzecology.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Finally made it to #2026SFS #SFS2026! Come find me to say hi; I have stickers!

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Eric R. Larson @ericrlarson.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

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)

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Eric R. Larson @ericrlarson.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

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

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Erin Hotchkiss @fluvialbenthos.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

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

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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Congratulations to all of the incredible 2026 Endowment Award recipients! If you’re at #SFS2026, look out for their talks and posters.

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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Congrats to all the runners today at our 5k Fun Run 🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️ #SFS2026

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