The 2026 Northeast Aquatic Biologists (NAB) Conference will be held on February 4-6 at the Water’s Edge Resort & Spa in Westbrook, Connecticut.

The NAB Conference, coordinated by NEIWPCC in partnership with member states and 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.

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.

Save the Date

Call for Abstracts

Showcase your work at the 2026 NAB Conference. Abstract submission details and deadlines will be available soon!

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

  • Training Sessions
  • Biomonitoring & Bioassessments
  • Habitat Assessment
  • Water Quality Monitoring & Assessment
  • Chloride / Road Salt Impacts
  • Cyano / HAB Monitoring & Mitigation
  • Coastal & Estuarine Monitoring
  • Innovative Use of Technology
  • Temperature & Seasonal Monitoring
  • Real-Time Water Quality Monitoring
  • Emerging Contaminants
  • Regional Monitoring Networks
  • Community Science & Volunteer Monitoring
  • Restoration Studies
  • Clean Water Act Success Stories & Assessments
  • Continuous Monitoring Data / QAQC
  • Streamflow & Water Quantity
  • Environmental Law & Policy
  • Science Communication
  • Extreme Weather Events & Resiliency of Aquatic Life / Ecosystem Function

Conference Program

Planning for the 2026 NAB Conference is in progress. Full program details will be posted here as they become available.

Exhibitors & Sponsors

You are invited to join the conference as an exhibitor or sponsor!

The NAB Conference is the premier gathering for aquatic biologists in the Northeast. It’s 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 further details.

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 more about the 2024 NAB Conference.

Attendees enjoy the poster session at NAB 2023.

Contact

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