The 2027 Northeast Aquatic Biologists (NAB) Conference will be held on February 10-12 in Glens Falls, New York.

The NAB Conference, coordinated by NEIWPCC in partnership with member states and the U.S. EPA, preserves the spirit and tradition of providing a forum for the professional sharing of knowledge and collaboration that the aquatic and environmental biologist community in the Northeast represents.

Call for Abstracts

The NAB 2027 call for abstracts has been extended. Submissions will be accepted until Thursday, November 5.

Abstract Topics

Encouraged submission topics for presentations and posters include, but are not limited to:

  • Training sessions
  • Biomonitoring and bioassessments
  • Habitat assessment
  • Water quality monitoring and assessment
  • Chloride / road salt impacts
  • Cyano / HAB monitoring and mitigation
  • Coastal and estuarine monitoring
  • Innovative use of technology
  • Temperature and seasonal monitoring
  • Real-time water quality monitoring
  • Emerging contaminants
  • Regional monitoring networks
  • Community science and volunteer monitoring
  • Restoration studies
  • Clean Water Act success stories and assessments
  • Continuous monitoring data / QAQC
  • Streamflow and water quantity
  • Environmental law and policy
  • Science communication
  • Extreme weather events and resiliency of aquatic life / ecosystem function
Submit your Abstract

About the Conference

The conference will be held at The Queensbury Hotel in Glens Falls, New York. NAB is open to all registrants. Attendees include representatives in New England and New York State, including participants from state, federal, tribal, and municipal governments; the private sector; academia; and watershed organizations.

Conference Program

Planning for the 2027 NAB Conference is in progress. Full program details will be posted here as they become available.

Conference Registration

Registration will open in November.

What registration includes

• Admission to the annual NAB Banquet and Awards; catered with dinner and a cash bar.
• An official NAB 2027 T-shirt.
• Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Thursday and breakfast on Friday.
• Free onsite parking for all attendees.

Attendee registration rates

Standard Full Conference Rate: $300
• Presenter, Student, and Planning Team Full Conference Rate: $280
• Standard Daily Rate: $200
• Presenter, Student, and Planning Team Daily Rate: $180

Exhibitor and Sponsor Registration

The NAB Conference is the premier gathering for aquatic biologists in the Northeast. It is an invaluable opportunity to showcase your work and engage with influential leaders in the field. As an exhibitor or sponsor, your company will benefit from direct access to a targeted, regionwide audience and enhanced visibility throughout the event. Please contact NAB@neiwpcc.org for more details.

• Exhibitor Package ($975) includes one six-foot display table, logo visibility throughout the NAB Conference and related materials, and full conference registration for one attendee.
• Sponsorship Fee ($300) includes logo visibility throughout the NAB Conference and related materials.

Hotel Accommodations

Please Note: To secure the per diem rate of $117/night at The Queensbury Hotel, attendees must reserve their room by January 8, 2027.

Reservations may be made by calling 800.554.4526 or 518.792.1121 and identifying yourself as part of NEIWPCC 2027 Northeast Aquatic Biologists Conference. Reservations must be cancelled by 4:00pm of the day prior to arrival to avoid penalties. Reservations cancelled within this window will be charged for the full amount of your stay.

Guest check-in time is 4:00pm, and check-out time is 11:00am.

For questions or concerns about making reservations, please contact NAB@neiwpcc.org.

The Legendary Aquatic Biologist Award is presented at the NAB Conference to honor distinguished colleagues who have devoted their careers to furthering science and policy to protect the region’s aquatic resources.

Conference Archives

To view select information from past NAB Conferences, including the agenda and presentation slides, visit the Conference Proceedings page.

Read about the 2026 NAB Conference.

Contact

For general NAB Conference questions or information, please contact NAB@neiwpcc.org.

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