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44th Annual Salmonid Restoration Conference

April 27 - 30, 2027
Santa Barbara, California

44th Annual Salmonid Restoration Conference FAQs

Conference Timeline & Important Dates*
  • July - August 2026 – Workshop, Tours, and Concurrent Sessions proposal submission open
  • September 10, 2026 – Deadline for proposal submissions was extended from August 24 for workshops and sessions only.
  • September 2026 – Notification of acceptance or rejection of proposals go out
  • September 2026 – First Call for presentation abstract submissions
  • October 1, 2026- Second Call for presentation abstract submissions
  • October 1, 2026 – Poster Session registration opens
  • November 19, 2026 – Abstract submissions for workshops and concurrent sessions are due
  • December 2026 – Notification of acceptance or rejection of abstracts Sent
  • December 2026 –  Early bird Conference registration opens
  • December 2026 – Registration for Mentorship Program to open
  • December 2026 – Registration for Conference Scholarships to open
  • February 2027 – Early Bird Conference registration ends, and registration rates increase
  • February  2027 - Deadline to register for a Scholarship (registration waiver)
  • February 2027 - Scholarship recipients will be notified.
  • March 2026 – Estimated Deadline for Sponsors to be included on printed Proceedings; please note that the exact date will be finalized in 2026.
  • March 2027 – Deadline to register for the Mentorship Program
  • March 12, 2027 – Deadline to submit an Award Nomination via this form.
  • March/April 2026 – Pre-Conference Mentorship Program kick-off meeting TBA
  • April 7, 2026 – Deadline to register for the Poster Session
  • April 23, 2027 – Anticipated date that online Conference registration will close
  • April 27 & 28, 2027 - Workshops and Tours, check-in begins at 8 am
  • April 29 - 30, 2027 – 44th Annual Salmonid Restoration Conference, Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort (check-in begins at 8 am)
 
*Please note that some dates are subject to shift and/or will be finalized as the agenda evolves
* Exact dates will be added as they are confirmed
What are the lodging options for the Conference?
This Conference will take place at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort on April 27 - 30, 2027. 
 
The Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort (633 E Cabrillo Blvd) is offering King and Double Queens rooms at a discounted rate of $214 + tax which is the the GSA per diem rate for 2027. There are a limited number of rooms available at this rate and you can reserve the per-diem lodging here (code 91i). Additional rooms will be available for $279 + tax/ night and can be booked here (code 91a).  If you choose to call the Hilton, please be sure to use the associated discount codes. Discounted lodging must be reserved by Saturday, March 27, 2027. Please note the nightly parking is $20 per vehicle but the daily resort fee is waived.
 
The Mar Monte Hotel (1111 E Cabrillo Blvd) is 10 minute walk from the main Conference venue and is offering King and Double Queens rooms at a discounted rate of $205 + tax.. There are a limited number of rooms available at this rate and you can reserve them here.  If you choose to call the Mar Monte, please be sure to use the associated discount code G-SALM. Discounted lodging must be reserved by Saturday, March 27, 2027. Please note there is discounted valet overnight parking is $30 per vehicle but the daily resort fee is waived.
How do I submit an abstract for the SRF Conference?
The Second Call for Abstracts is now open; to submit a proposal for a workshop, session, or field tour, please fill out this form by Thursday November 19, 2026. Questions can be emailed to abstracts@calsalmon.org.
 
Workshops calling for abstracts: 
From Planning to Action: Collaborative Approaches to Streamflow Restoration for Salmon Recovery
 
Sessions calling for abstracts: 
 
Questions can be emailed to abstracts@calsalmon.org.

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 December 2026.

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 sign up for the Conference poster session?
Please use the poster session form to register for the 2027 Poster Session that will be Thursday, April 29 at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. Please fill out the form by Wednesday, 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 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 2027 Salmonid Restoration Conference Friday Evening Banquet.
 
Nominations should be submitted via this form by March 12, 2027.
What is the conference refund policy?
There will not be refunds for the 2027 Conference but registration fees can be transferred to another person in advance of the conference or registration fees can be deferred to 2028. Exceptions may be made for health-related concerns, especially COVID, and will be refunded after the conference or upon a communicated registration transfer to a coworker. Please email info@calsalmon.org with any questions.