Kentucky Water Resources
Annual Symposium
The Kentucky Water Resources Annual Symposium brings together researchers, personnel from local, state, and federal agencies, undergraduate and graduate students, participants from volunteer groups and NGOs, and members of the public. Additionally, the Symposium provides opportunities for individuals conducting water-related work (e.g., research, management, education) to discuss their activities (preliminary or final) with others interested in the waters of the Commonwealth. Conference registration fees are kept low through partial subsidy of symposium expenses, using USGS 104(b) technology transfer and matching funds to ensure accessibility to individuals from all potential audiences. The full proceedings documents from previous Symposiums' are available for download online from UKnowledge's Kentucky Water Resources Annual Symposium page.
Join Us
The 2026 Kentucky Water Resources Annual Symposium will be held on September 18th at the Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky. The day-long event combines platform and poster presentations that allow attendees to hear the latest in water research, practice, and education. Presenters include recipients of the USGS 104(b) student research enhancement grants funded through the Institute. During the awards luncheon, KWRI will present its annual awards acknowledging outstanding contributions in Water Resources Research, Water Resources Practice, and Water Quality. Attendees typically include researchers; local, state, and federal agency personnel; undergraduate and graduate students; participants from volunteer groups and NGOs; water professionals; and members of the public.
Symposium Countdown
Call for Abstracts
Institute invites abstract submissions for platform and poster presentations on recent or ongoing research projects in water or related environmental areas. We are particularly interested in the following topics:
• Sediments and Nutrients
• Groundwater and Karst
• Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
• Watersheds and Stormwater
• Community Engagement and Citizen Science
• Aquatic Ecosystems
• Water Policy, Planning, and Socioeconomics
• Soils and Agriculture
• Water and Wastewater Treatment Technology
• Hydrology and Hydraulics
Use the form below to submit your abstract. Please carefully proofread your submission for accuracy. Abstracts will be provided to symposium attendees and will be publicly available through the University of Kentucky's institutional repository, UKnowledge, after the symposium. The submission deadline is July 10, 2026. Authors will be notified of acceptance in July 2026 and will be expected to present at the symposium on September 18, 2026.
Please let us know if you are interested in volunteering to organize and/or moderate a session. If you have any questions about the symposium, please contact us by email, kwri@uky.edu.