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 is now open. Submissions will be accepted until October 30.

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.

Exhibitor and Sponsor Registration

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 more 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 about the 2026 NAB Conference.

Contact

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

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