The call for poster proposals for the 2026 Delaware Wetlands Conference is open. Poster proposals are accepted until Dec. 19, 2025. The call for abstracts for oral presentations is now closed.

Professionals and students can share research, projects, partnerships or programs with a broad audience in the wetland and environmental community. A discounted registration rate to attend the conference is provided to all accepted presenters and poster submissions.

The conference planning committee is seeking new and invigorating topics for proposals. Submissions can be in the following areas related to wetlands and environmental science:

• Wetland Plants and Animals
• Monitoring and Assessment
• Restoration
• Planning and Conservation
• Coastal Preparedness and Risk Reduction
• Climate Change
• Education and Outreach
• Mapping, GIS and Modeling

For more information, please review the presenter information or contact Alison Stouffer at 302-739-9939.

Chris Sommerfield Memorial Student Competitions

The 2026 Delaware Wetlands Conference will continue the tradition of a student poster competition, in addition to the newly added student oral presentation competition.

Undergraduate and graduate research students are encouraged to participate to gain experience and put their research in front of professionals.

Students are welcome to submit abstracts for both competitions, or to select the format of their choosing. Both formats consist of a carefully considered visual display of research findings, and an opportunity to put your best professional foot forward.

Awards will be given to the first, second, and third-place winners for each competition and announced during the conference. Judging will be based on an oral presentation judging rubric and a poster judging rubric.

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