Conference Description
The Environmental Sciences: Water GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes an array of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.
The 2026 Gordon Research Conference on Environmental Sciences: Water will be dedicated to research that addresses both challenges and opportunities across all aspects of aquatic environmental science. Ensuring water quality is critical for protecting human and ecosystem health, as well as maintaining ecosystem services. This conference will showcase innovative researchers who focus on current water resources challenges, including the presence of persistent contaminants and pathogens, access to clean water for communities, and environmental stresses on water. The conference will highlight scientists who directly study environmental impacts through field measurements and community engagement, along with those working at the science-policy interface. Importantly, the program will feature a scientific program that links water quality issues, the protection of human health, and sustainability of environmental resources through a plenary program of leading researchers from different fields and perspectives - themes include chemical and biological exposures, human health impacts, and innovative solutions for the management of water resources The 2026 GRC will provide an engaging and immersive experience that enables in-depth discussions and maximizes opportunities to build community for attendees of all career stages.
The topics, speakers, and discussion leaders for the conference sessions are displayed below. The conference chair is currently developing their detailed program, which will include the complete meeting schedule, as well as the talk titles for all speakers. The detailed program will be available by February 14, 2026. Please check back for updates.
Progress in Assessing Ecotoxicity in Lab and Field
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Tools, Approaches and Insights for Providing Safe Drinking Water
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Predicting and Questioning Challenges to Water Quantity and Quality Across the United States
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Biogeochemical Cycling and Elemental Recovery
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Research Translation into Practice: Applying Academic Tools and Concepts in Real Life
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Identification, Processes and Impacts of Novel Compounds of Concern
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The Legacy of Partitioning, Mobility and Gritt: Predictions Beyond Simple LFERs
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Anthropogenic Perturbations to the Marine Carbon Cycle
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Science-Policy Interface
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