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SUMMARY:NAFWS Southwest Regional Conference
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Native American Fish and Wildlife Society (NAFWS)Host Tribe: Tohono O’odham NationDates: August 17–20\, 2026Location: Desert Diamond Casino & Entertainment\, Tucson\, AZ \nEvent Overview\nThe Native American Fish and Wildlife Society (NAFWS) invites Tribal fish and wildlife professionals\, students\, researchers\, conservation law enforcement officers\, agency partners\, and community members to attend the 2026 Southwest Regional Conference in Tucson\, Arizona. \nHosted by the Tohono O’odham Nation\, this year’s conference theme is: \n“Carrying the Wisdom Forward: Honoring Legacy and Innovation.” \nThe four-day conference brings together natural resource professionals from across the Southwest to share research\, strengthen partnerships\, explore emerging technologies\, and celebrate Tribal leadership in fish and wildlife conservation. \nRegistration\nRegistration Rates \n\nNAFWS Member: $250 Early Bird | $325 Regular\nNon-Member: $300 Early Bird | $375 Regular (includes membership)\nStudent: $125 Early Bird | $150 Regular (includes membership)\n\nRegistration closes on August 10\, 2026. Additional registration and lodging information are available on the conference website. \nConference Highlights\nAttendees can expect four days of professional development and networking\, including: \n\nTechnical presentations from Tribal\, state\, federal\, academic\, and nonprofit professionals\nConcurrent sessions covering wildlife management\, habitat restoration\, invasive species\, wildlife health\, GIS\, conservation technology\, and Tribal stewardship\nProfessional workshops and hands-on training opportunities\nConservation Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO) training and competitions\nStudent poster presentations\nExhibitor and vendor hall\nSouthwest Regional Business Meeting\nWelcome social\, networking events\, and a traditional feast hosted by the Tohono O’odham Nation\nClosing banquet\, awards ceremony\, silent auction\, and raffle\n\nFeatured Topics\nThis year’s program includes presentations and discussions on a wide range of conservation issues\, including: \n\nWildlife connectivity and habitat restoration\nThreatened and endangered species management\nWildlife health and disease\nGIS\, drones\, AI\, and emerging conservation technologies\nClimate change and natural resource management\nSonoran pronghorn recovery\nBlack-footed ferret conservation\nBorderlands wildlife conservation\nTribal conservation partnerships and stewardship\n\nA variety of optional workshops\, field tours\, and networking events are also scheduled throughout the conference. Be sure to view the full conference agenda for complete details and workshop descriptions. \nLearn More & Register\nFor registration\, lodging information\, the complete conference agenda\, workshop descriptions\, and additional event details\, visit the official conference webpage: \nhttps://www.nafws.org/event-details/southwest-regional-conference
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LOCATION:Desert Diamond Casino\, 9431 W Northern Ave\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
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