Present Your Visual Story at the 2026 Watershed Forum Poster Session

The Alliance is officially seeking proposals for our Friday Night Poster Session at the 21st Annual Chesapeake Watershed Forum (November 13-15, 2026) at the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) in Shepherdstown, WV.

Whether you are a student sharing your first dataset, a grassroots group showcasing a community project, or a seasoned scientist passing on lessons learned, this session is your platform to engage directly with over 400 watershed practitioners.

View Proposal Guidelines

Why submit a poster?

An Engaged Audience: Connect one-on-one with potential project partners, funders, and agency representatives during our energetic evening reception.

Earn Recognition: Awards will be given to outstanding displays in both the Professional and New Professional categories.

Celebrate 2026 Tracks: We are accepting visual presentations across a wide range of priority fields: 1) Restoration, Conservation, and Science, 2) Education, Engagement, and Advocacy 4) Communications 5) Professional Development

Key Timeline and Submission Dates

Proposal Deadline: Friday, August 7, 2026, at 11:59 PM
Poster Session Date: Friday, November 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM

Submit Your Proposal