2026 Annual Meeting
PNW SETAC will be holding its annual conference in Leavenworth, Washington on April 15–17th, 2026!
As one of the largest SETAC North America chapters, PNW SETAC represents members across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, and British Columbia. Our chapter is committed to promoting scientific exchange, fostering connections among members, and emphasizing inclusivity and collaboration across the region.
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
We encourage presenters to reflect on how their work advances environmental justice. Who benefits from or is burdened by environmental decisions? How can science inform more equitable approaches? How can collaboration and partnerships amplify underrepresented voices? How is science communicated to support shared understanding and informed decision-making?
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.