CALL FOR ABSTRACTS -
Technical Breakout Presentations
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS (Technical Breakout Presentations )
Submission Deadline: January 31, 2026
We invite scientists, practitioners, resource professionals, and related stakeholders to submit abstracts for presentations at our upcoming conference.
Submit abstracts and email questions to:
phinkle@resourceinstituteinc.org
Theme: TBA
Presentation Details:
Total Duration: 20 minutes (recommended 15-18 minutes for presentation and 2 minutes for questions)
Possible Topics (The topics are grouped for easier reference. They do not represent organized sessions).
Policy and Regulation
Clean Water Act and related policies
Compensatory mitigation and crediting (including nutrients and TMDLs)
Regulatory frameworks for restoration permitting and MS4
Policy changes, fragmented policies, and practical navigation strategies
Coordination among federal, state, local, and tribal programs
Restoration Practices and Techniques
Dam removal and barrier modification
Fish passage and aquatic connectivity
Floodplain reconnection, Stage 0, and stream–wetland complexes
Headwater streams, daylighting, and agricultural landscapes
Coastal, estuarine, and tidal restoration
Working with beavers, wood, and low-tech process-based restoration
Stream and wetland restoration case studies across regions
Design and Engineering
Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling (including 2D, HEC-RAS, and rain-on-grid)
Designing for infrastructure and utility protection
Innovative structures, grade control, and nature-based solutions
Stream design in urban and confined corridors
Sediment management and design considerations for dam removal
Design–construction collaboration and constructability lessons
Assessment, Monitoring, and Performance
Functional uplift and performance standards
Biological and ecological monitoring (benthos, fish, mussels, vegetation)
eDNA and emerging monitoring technologies
Survey and assessment tools (UAVs, remote sensing, GIS, digital platforms)
Post-project assessment, failure analysis, and long-term stewardship
Ecological Considerations
Riparian restoration and native vegetation
Aquatic and terrestrial habitat connectivity
Species conservation (mussels, fish, pollinators, rare species)
Climate change impacts on habitat, design, and management
Planning and Management
Watershed-scale planning and prioritization
Adaptive management and long-term maintenance strategies
Large-scale or programmatic restoration efforts
Integrating restoration with flood mitigation, resilience, and hazard recovery
Social and Economic Aspects
Social, economic, and carbon co-benefits of restoration
Environmental justice and equity in restoration programs
Funding mechanisms, mitigation markets, and project economics
Working with landowners, farmers, and community partners
Urban and Infrastructure
Urban stream restoration and stormwater-driven systems
Flooding and resiliency in developed watersheds
Stream restoration for utility and infrastructure protection
Community engagement and communication in urban projects
Submit an Abstract
Notification of Acceptance: Presenters will be notified by March 10, 2026.
When submitting an abstract, please be specific. List one topic from the list above; do not list more than two topics.
Please include the following in your abstract submission:
List one topic: (do not list more than two topics)
Primary Presenter/Contact: (one person only)
Organization/Company
City, State, and Email Address of Primary Contact
Co-Presenter(s): Name(s), Organization, City, State & Email Address
Title of Presentation:
Author(s): (as it would appear in a publication)
Abstract Text: (350-word maximum)
Format: Submit as a Word Document, font Aptos 12
Example Formatting: See this Document
Submit abstracts and email questions to:
phinkle@resourceinstituteinc.org