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Our Willamette Waters: Science, Policy, and Stewardship for Our Willamette Waters
December 2-3, 2025
La Sells Stewart Center, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Registration is closed!
Note: advanced registration needed to attend this event! Same-day registration will not be available at event location.
Our Willamette is an annual gathering of people engaged in the study and care of the Willamette River. This symposium will include a mix of speakers, discussion sessions, posters, and general networking. It is a forum for sharing research findings, management lessons, and ideas.
The first day will comprise a series of plenary presentations and an evening poster session related to the topic areas listed below. The morning of the second day will consist of discussion sessions.
This is a call for proposals for discussion sessions (call for poster abstracts coming in November).
Topics that will be addressed during the Symposium include:
Land/water policy and management
- Flooding, floodplain management, and land use
- Implications of state and federal plans (IWRS, BiOp, SWAP, etc.)
Urban and rural water challenges and opportunities
- Drinking water supplies, source water protection, and wastewater discharges
- Water quality and quantity (e.g., TMDLs, integrated water resource planning)
People and biota
- Habitat restoration
- Aquatic biodiversity (native/non-native fish, freshwater mussels, etc.)
Call for Posters
Poster Abstract Submissions Due: Nov. 10, 2025
Include: Title, Authors, Affiliations, Abstract (250 words)
There will be a poster session at the end of Tuesday Dec. 2nd.
This call invites posters on topics such as :
- Management and policy updates
- Research studies or restoration efforts
- Funding programs or opportunities
- Organization or program changes
Submit poster abstracts to:
Stan Gregory: [email protected]
Ken Bierly: [email protected]
Sponsorship Opportunities
Our Willamette Waters is an annual two day gathering of people engaged in the study and care of the Willamette River. It builds on work carried out previously under the Willamette River Initiative and Nesika Wilamut. With a mix of guest speakers, small group round table discussions, and general networking, the gathering serves as a forum for research findings, management lessons learned, and new ideas for collaborative stewardship relevant to the river, its floodplain, and the communities who depend on both. We appreciate sponsorship at the following levels to help defray costs of venue rental and food. Sponsors will receive shout-outs during plenary sessions and will be noted on written materials and website.
- Heart of the River: $5,000 (+ 8 admission tickets)
- Cottonwood Gallery: $1,500 (+ 4 tickets)
- River Keepers: $200 (+1 ticket)
Become an Our Willamette Waters Sponsor
Vendors
There will be space available for your agency or company to have a booth for $1,500 (including 4 tickets).
For more information, contact [email protected].
Please note that all funds net of expenses are carried over into the next year’s gathering.
Conference Organizing Committee
Email: [email protected]
If you are interested in conference sponsorship, please contact [email protected]
Our Conference Sponsors
Cottonwood Gallery
Environmental Science Associates (ESA)
Oegon Department of Fish and Wildlife
NV5 Geospatial
River Keepers
