Combined OLA/WALPA Conference in Portland, OR
October 9-11, 2024
“Limnology – The Next Generation”
University Place & Conference Center
Portland, OR
More information on the agenda, activities, and sponsorship opportunities can be found at the Register Now link.
Full Conference Program
Detailed Agenda
Final Presentation Abstracts
Full registration includes attendance to two days of sessions on Wednesday and Thursday, buffet lunches both days, entry to the Wednesday evening social hour and raffle, and participation in Friday morning learning workshops.
One-day registration includes attendance to a full day of sessions and a buffet lunch on either Wednesday or Thursday (choice to be made at registration), and participation in Friday morning learning workshops.
An early bird registration rate of $200 for the full conference, or $125 for one day, is available through September 10, 2024. Student registration is available for the full conference for just $35, with a valid college or university email address.
Also this year (returning and new)
- Early Career & Mentorship Program Lunch
- Wednesday Evening Social Hour & Poster Session
- River Cruise
- This is a ticketed event and will include a buffet dinner and a cash bar. Conference attendees can buy their ticket for $70.00 through the registration portal.
- Tickets are limited to up to one additional guest per conference attendee at the time of purchase. Tickets are limited so get yours soon!
- Learning Workshops
- Harmful algae blooms (HABs)
- Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)
Hotel Reservation and Parking
The conference hotel room block at University Place Hotel is available Tuesday October 8 through the morning of Friday October 11, 2024. To book your hotel room at the University Place Hotel at the OLA-WALPA group rate, call 1-866-845-4647 (choose menu option 1). The group rate is NOT available by booking through their website. Mention ‘Oregon Lakes Association’ or ‘Washington State Lake Protection Association’ and book by September 10th to receive the group rate of $100 + taxes/fees. Hotel room reservation includes full breakfasts and on-site parking. For conference attendees without a hotel registration, on-site parking is $13 per day via the Parking Kitty kiosk or app.
Register Today!
Please help protect Washington Lakes by making a donation today!
- Questions about registration: Toni Pennington at TPennington@esassoc.com
- Questions about sponsorship: Will Hobbs at whob461@ecy.wa.gov
- Questions about fundraising and our raffle for student support, contact Katey Queen queenk3@wwu.edu
- Questions about the program: Rob Zisette at RZisette@herrerainc.com