This year’s theme, Science on the Edge: Managing Environmental Stressors with Resiliency, recognizes that our work is unfolding during a time of rapid change. Regulatory frameworks are shifting as budgets shrink, agencies face staffing cuts, and environmental and public health priorities are increasingly de-prioritized at the federal level. At the same time, the Pacific Northwest faces escalating climate pressures, from record-setting temperatures, wildfires, shifting hydrology, and rising sea levels.
How do we respond as scientists and practitioners when the challenges multiply and the resources to address them contract? What does resiliency look like in this climate? We invite presentations and posters that showcase resilient approaches in environmental science, toxicology, and chemistry including but not limited to:
● Adaptive management strategies for contaminated-site cleanup and long-term monitoring
● Climate-informed restoration and habitat design
● Innovative ecological or human-health risk assessments
● Advancements in analytical methods and site assessment to address emerging contaminants of concern
● Collaborative approaches that bridge regulatory, academic, and community priorities, and that honor Tribal sovereignty, uphold treaty obligations, and integrate Tribal ecological knowledge in respectful and collaborative ways
Abstract submissions will be open to all, including students, early-career professionals, and experienced practitioners across academia, consulting, government, regulatory, and industry professions. While we encourage alignment with this year’s theme, we also invite presentations on any topic relevant to environmental science, toxicology, and chemistry, reflecting the breadth of work conducted across the field.