7th International Symposium on River Science

by Christine A Parisek
May 05, 2025

Updated 16 May 2025: ISRS has a new website (https://riversociety.net). The abstract deadline will be further extended into early/mid next week. The website will be updated soon; please continue submitting abstracts. Abstracts that were previously submitted have been received and were not negatively impacted by the technical difficulties.

Updated 14 May 2025: We are aware the ISRS symposium website is currently down and are working quickly to get it online again. In the meantime, you can use this direct link to submit your abstracts: https://unesurveys.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0D6FNcEvXTAA2Vw

The ISRS Organizing committee is pleased to announce that the Abstract Submission Deadline has been extended; the new deadline will be midweek, ~20 May 2025. The Abstract Submission Portal is available here:https://riversociety.net

We are excited to announce that the International Society for River Science (ISRS) will be holding the 7th International Symposium on River Science at the University of California, Davis from October 6-10, 2025 hosted by the Center for Watershed Sciences.

We are thrilled to be building this year’s Program, with new and engaging research from across our community. We wish to publish abstracts for all oral and poster presentations in the event program. Also, there will be an opportunity to submit papers to a special issue of River Research & Applications, our flagship journal. Confirmations of abstract acceptance will be issued shortly after the deadline.

Please get in touch if you have any other questions, and feel free to forward this circular to your colleagues and networks.

Stay up to date on our website where updates to the program, registration, field trips and local arrangements. We are excited to welcome you to California and the Center for Watershed Sciences!

Who is ISRS?

The International Society for River Science is a global society that exists to foster and develop scholarship in disciplines that contribute to knowledge and wise stewardship of rivers and streams. The society has an international reputation as a group of scientists who are a reliable and independent source of information and advice on river science and related environmental issues. The primary outlet for ISRS is publication in their official journal, River Research and Applications.

Why should you attend?

This symposium will provide the first opportunity for ISRS to meet since 2019 and for river scientists and practitioners to reconnect and share ideas and experiences. In bringing together researchers and practitioners from across the world, the Symposium provides a unique platform for fostering collaboration, sharing ideas, and learning that can advance the field of river science and management.

The 7th International Symposium will focus will on three themes that incorporate research from across ecology, geomorphology, hydrology, biogeochemistry, social sciences, first nations science, environmental engineering, river management and policy:

• Reconnecting: rivers as integrated biophysical systems
• Restoring: river management for biodiversity outcomes
• Revitalising: relationships between people and rivers

Want to get involved?

For more information on the symposium and sponsorship opportunities please visit the website or contact the organizers directly at isrs.symposium7@gmail.com.

To register for regular updates, please email: isrs.symposium7@gmail.com

ISRS 2025 Organizing Committee

Sarah Yarnell (UC Davis, USA)

Fiona Dyer (University of Canberra, Australia)

Martin Thoms (University of New England, Australia)

Melissa Parsons (University of New England, Australia)

Click to see:

ISRS 2025 Flyer PDF

Center for Watershed Sciences