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CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS


AREA 2026 Call for Presentations - we need yours!

2026 Aquatic Resources Education Association (AREA) Biennial Training Conference

November 2-6, 2026
Hilton Lake Las Vegas - Henderson, NV


Deadline for Submissions: 11:59 CDT, July 31, 2026

AREA is seeking proposals for its 2026 biennial conference. The Conference Committee is looking for dynamic and engaging presentations that inform aquatic resource educators and program managers about proven practices, push the leading edge of the profession, and motivate the pursuit of excellence.

You know what we learned in our survey of AREA members? They want to hear from you! Presentations can be everything from a half-day workshop to a 10-minute quick share. Presentations must address at leas one of the three thematic strands for this years conference; 

1. Every Drop: Engaging the community to benefit sport fish habitat. 

2. Every Fish: Best practices and meeting education standards. 

3. Every Angler: R3 practices of recruiting, retention and reactivation. 

To apply please complete this form by July 31, 2026.

More information on themes and how to apply can be found in this PDF 









About us

The Aquatic Resources Education Association (AREA) was established in response to a growing national need for a cohesive voice and a more fluid, organized approach to regional, state, and local aquatic concerns. Members participate in a national effort toward education, conservation, legislation, science, research, and similar functions related to aquatics and aquatic programs. Members have direct access to national, regional, and local levels of support and expertise. 

AREA members participate in a national effort toward angler and aquatic education, angler R3, outreach, resource conservation, research, program evaluation, and similar functions related to aquatic education and angler R3 programs. AREA members can participate in the national biennial conference and regional meetings / updates.

Become a member

By joining AREA, you have direct access to national, regional, and local levels of support and expertise. You will have opportunities to participate in conferences and seminars and enjoy daily dialogue with aquatic scientists and leaders from all walks of life.  AREA members share professional experience; and members are able to get in on the ground floor of innovations in aquatic and angler education and angler R3.
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