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2026 conference REGISTRATION 

Early Reduced Fee Registration Period is
Friday, June 1, 2026, through Saturday, August 15, 2026

Regular Registration Period is
Saturday, August 16, 2026, through Thursday, October 1, 2026


MEMBERS $625 for members early registration; $675 regular
NONMEMBERS $650 nonmembers early registration; $725 regular
DAILY REGISTRATION $300/day
RETIREES/STUDENTS $500 early registration; $600 regular
GUESTS BANQUET - $90



Training Registration includes the following meals:

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2026
     EVENING WELCOME NETWORKING APPETIZERS
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026
     BREAKFAST
     LUNCH
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2026
    BREAKFAST
    LUNCH
    AWARDS BANQUET DINNER
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2026
    BREAKFAST
    LUNCH
  


NOTE: All registrations start online. Two-step process:  Register, then pay.
Payment can be made with a charge or debit card at checkout through the link 'Pay Online Now' or through the link 'Invoice Me.'  If you are invoiced, you will receive your invoice at your email address.  Please forward it to your payment officer.  Issue checks to Aquatic Resources Education Association (AREA) and send by mail to AREA Treasurer, Keaton Fish. 

AREA 2026 REFUND POLICY
     75% refund through August 1, 2026
     50% refund from August 2 through October 1, 2026
     No refund beginning October 2, 2026

For payment questions, contact the Treasurer Keaton Fish at treasurerarea@gmail.com
For registration and web questions, contact Riley Williams at riley.williams@idfg.idaho.gov




About us

The Aquatic Resources Education Association (AREA) was established in response to a growing national need for a cohesive voice and a more fluid, organized approach to regional, state, and local aquatic concerns. Members participate in a national effort toward education, conservation, legislation, science, research, and similar functions related to aquatics and aquatic programs. Members have direct access to national, regional, and local levels of support and expertise. 

AREA members participate in a national effort toward angler and aquatic education, angler R3, outreach, resource conservation, research, program evaluation, and similar functions related to aquatic education and angler R3 programs. AREA members can participate in the national biennial conference and regional meetings / updates.

Become a member

By joining AREA, you have direct access to national, regional, and local levels of support and expertise. You will have opportunities to participate in conferences and seminars and enjoy daily dialogue with aquatic scientists and leaders from all walks of life.  AREA members share professional experience; and members are able to get in on the ground floor of innovations in aquatic and angler education and angler R3.
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