4 May - 8 May, 2026, University of california davis

    Fish passage 2026

    Headwaters to Sidewaters to Estuaries: Improving watershed connectivity and processes through restoration, revitalization, remediation, and reintroduction

    Go to the Fish Passage 2026 Website

    FISH PASSAGE 2026 – UPDATES

    Check here for recent updates about the Fish Passage Conference 2026.

    • Abstract submission is now open. Deadline: 31 January, 2026
    • The deadline for nominations for Distinguished Project Award or Career Award was extended. The new deadline to submit nominations is 13 February, 2026 (see details in. the Award section).
    • NEW: Application for Registration Fee Waiver is open. Waivers will be granted to selected International Students, Indigenous Peoples, and/or Researchers and Professionals from Low- and Middle-Income countries. Visit the Awards section for more details.
    • Registration is open. The deadline for regular registration fees is 4 April, 2026.

    It will be a pleasure to welcome you to the 2026 International Fish Passage Conference (Fish Passage 2026). Fish Passage 2026 will be held from May 4th to May 8th, 2026, at the University of California, Davis. The theme of the conference is “Headwaters to Sidewaters to Estuaries: Improving watershed connectivity and processes through restoration, revitalization, remediation, and reintroduction”.

    The conference is held every 1-2 years and has brought together fish passage experts, managers, stakeholders and representatives worldwide with concurrent sessions in engineering, biology, and management and social issues. The Fish Passage 2026 will feature concurrent sessions in biology, hydraulics, engineering and related topics. In addition, it will offer workshops and tours as part of the program. The conference will also include plenary talks, professional networking opportunities, welcome reception, poster session, and banquet. Fish Passage 2026 will start on Monday, May 4th, with selected workshops on topics linked to fish passage and will wrap up with fish passage project field tours on Friday, May 8th.

    Refer to the website for frequent updates and further information related to the conference. Details on the abstract submission and other information to prepare for your trip are available on the main conference website.

    Keynote Speakers – Fish Passage 2026

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    Call for AWARD NOMINATIONS

    The nomination forms for the Fish Passage Career Achievement Award and the Distinguished Project Award for the 2026 cycle are now open and we are accepting nominations.

    The Career Achievement Award recognizes the efforts of an influential professional whose contributions to the field of fish passage have enhanced fisheries resources.

    The Distinguished Project Award is intended for projects that use innovation and technical excellence to achieve ecological gain for fish passage, river connectivity and improved habitat for endangered and native species. An ideal project for the award would be one that exemplifies success and inspires greater application of fish passage restoration. It does not need to be a newly implemented project, in fact, projects that have had enough time to demonstrate effectiveness will more likely meet the evaluation criteria and have the highest chance of being selected. Projects that have been shared widely in professional papers or conference presentations are encouraged. Self-nomination is encouraged.

    Go to the awards page to find out more or to nominate a person or project for an award.