NADP Spring Meeting and Scientific Symposium
2026 Theme: Thinking Outside the Bucket: Innovation in a Changing Environment
June 9-12, 2026
Madison Concourse Hotel, Madison, WI
- Technical & Science Committee Meetings: June 9, 2026
- Scientific Symposium: June 10-11, 2026
- Field Trip: June 12, 2026
Registration is now open
About the Meeting
The meeting is intended for scientists, resource managers, educators, students, policymakers, and others interested in atmospheric deposition, air quality, and its effects on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. NADP data has been used for decades to understand and solve real-world problems impacting people and the planet, including helping to facilitate cleaner water, healthier air quality, more productive fisheries, informed environmental planning, improved air quality and climate forecasting, and responsible environmental stewardship.
Agendas
Registration
Fees
In person: $250
Virtual: $110
Student In person: $50
Student Virtual: No cost
Field Trip: $65
(If you need to pay for the Field Trip separately, there will be instructions during the registration process for doing so.)
Registration Deadline: 6/3/26
Hotel Information
The Madison Concourse Hotel
1 W Dayton St, Madison, WI 53703
Room rate: $138/night
Call and provide the booking ID: NADP Scientific Symposium
Tel. +1-800-356-8293
Book Online:
Reservation Link
The deadline for the group rate is 5/11/2026.
Announcements
Abstract Submission
The deadline for submitting abstracts is April 22, 2026.
Field Trip
An optional field trip is being organized to visit the Aldo Leopold Center in Baraboo, WI. The trip will include a tour of the Aldo Leopold Nature Center and a visit to the Pheasant Branch Conservancy.
- The itinerary is here.
- The cost for the field trip is $65. Payment can be done during the registration process.
If you need to pay for the Field Trip separately, there are two options:
- Follow the instructions on the registration website for paying by check.
- Register below to reserve a spot and pay by credit card in person the week of the conference.
Agenda at a Glance
June 9, 2026: NADP Business Meetings
June 10-11, 2026
Symposium Theme: NADP 2026: THINKING OUTSIDE THE BUCKET: Innovation in a Changing Environment
The 2026 symposium will focus on encouraging innovative approaches to air, deposition, and ecosystem monitoring and data analyses. The symposium will bring together scientists, environmental policy professionals, natural resource managers, and advocacy groups to advance the science and tools that are needed to effectively protect human and ecosystem health. Symposium sessions will include:
Scientific Symposium Topics
- Linkages between Emissions and Ecosystem Response
- Mercury Cycling, Deposition, and Bioaccumulation
- Atmospheric Deposition Monitoring and Modeling: Networks, Methods, and Innovative Data Analyses
- Aerosol Particles, Gases, and Air-Surface Exchange
- Pollutants & Contaminants and their Impacts on Human Health (e.g., PFAS, Black Carbon, etc.)
- State, Local and Tribal Concerns Connecting Air Quality to Atmospheric Deposition
June 12, 2026: Field Trip: The Leopold Legacy: Science, Land Ethic, and Conservation in Practice
Student engagement
NADP welcomes and encourages student attendance! Current undergraduate and graduate students presenting posters or talks will be offered a discounted registration fee and will be eligible for an award for best student presentation. More information on student engagement and travel support opportunities is available here.
Virtual Participation
There will be a virtual option for the Spring Meeting and Scientific Symposium. The Business meetings on Tuesday will be made available at no charge.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM
For questions regarding the Technical & Science Committee Meetings, please contact Noel Deyette, Chair, NADP Network Operations Subcommittee.
For questions about the 2026 Spring Meeting and Scientific Symposium, please contact Michael McHale, Vice-Chair NADP Executive.
For other inquiries, please contact Sarah Benish, NADP Coordinator.
For meeting support, please contact Richard Tanabe.