43rd Annual Salmonid Restoration Conference FAQs

What is the timeline for session and abstract submissions?

The call for session, workshop, and field tour proposals goes out in July and closes in August or early September before the conference.

The Initial Call for Abstracts is now open; to submit a proposal for a workshop, session, or field tour, please fill out this form by Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Detailed instructions are posted here.

Questions can be emailed to abstracts@calsalmon.org.

What are the lodging options for the Conference?

The Sheraton Redding Hotel at the Sundial Bridge is where the workshops will be held on April 28 - 29, 2026. Tours will depart from the parking lot for the Redding Civic Auditorium, across the street from the Sheraton. The Civic Auditorium is also where the main Conference venue will be held on April 30 - May 1 ,2026.

Group block information coming soon.

How do I sign up for the Conference poster session?

Please use the poster session form to register for the 2026 Poster Session that will be Thursday, April 30 at the Redding Civic Auditorium. Please fill out the form by Monday, April 7, 2026. SRF encourages posters, pamphlet distribution, software exhibits, and multimedia (video) presentations. SRF recommends wall posters be no larger than 3' x 4' and be light enough to be supported by blue tape (no tacks or duct tape). There will also be space for free-standing posters for tabletop display like trifold or propped up foam core. SRF can provide a limited number of stands for mounted posters. You must be registered to attend the conference to attend or present at the poster session.

How do I donate to the Conference Scholarship Fund?

You can make a tax deductible donation here to the conference scholarship fund that will enable tribal members, underrepresented fisheries students, and rural landowners to attend the premier salmon restoration conference in California.

Instructions on how to apply for a scholarship will be released in November 2025.

Can I donate to the Silent Auction?

Yes! Please use the Silent Auction Donation Form to tell us about your donation and its value.

How do I nominate someone for an award?

Please submit 200 words or more to nominate candidates for the illustrious Nat Bingham Memorial Restorationist of the Year Award, the Golden Pipe Award for Innovation, the Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Gordon Becker Memorial River Advocate Award. Please find descriptions on the awards page.

All of these awards will be presented at the 2026 Salmonid Restoration Conference Friday Evening Banquet.

Nominations should be sent to srf@calsalmon.org by February 10, 2025. Please write "Award Nominations" in the subject line.