{"id":2721,"date":"2026-04-27T18:20:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T18:20:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esa.org\/saltlake2026\/?page_id=2721"},"modified":"2026-07-22T17:06:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T17:06:47","slug":"press-releases","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/esa.org\/saltlake2026\/newsroom\/press-releases\/","title":{"rendered":"Press Releases"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-orange-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Press releases from ESA and other institutions regarding the Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City will be posted here, as they become available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent-blue);border-bottom-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maternal_Investment_USU_Ecology_Doctoral_Candidate_Explores_Immune_Responses_in_Snakes\"><\/span>Maternal Investment: USU Ecology Doctoral Candidate Explores Immune Responses in Snakes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Daniel Emanuel is among more than 60 Aggie scholars presenting research at the 2026 Ecological Society of America annual meeting July 26-31 in Salt Lake City. The Department of Biology student studies antibody function in the Children&#8217;s python species.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:9.6%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"46\" height=\"51\" src=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/saltlake2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/star-accent.png\" alt=\"Decorative graphic of a Sego Lilly a plant native to the united states southwestern region.\" class=\"wp-image-47\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-accent-white-background-color has-background is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usu.edu\/today\/story\/maternal-investment-usu-ecology-doctoral-candidate-explores-immune-responses-in-snakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the full release<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent-blue);border-bottom-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Media_Tip_Sheet_Wildlife_Ecology_at_ESAs_2026_Annual_Meeting\"><\/span>Media Tip Sheet: Wildlife Ecology at ESA\u2019s 2026 Annual Meeting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">At this year\u2019s ESA Annual Meeting, researchers will present new findings on the ecological relationships between wildlife, their habitats and the growing influence of human activities across terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:9.6%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"46\" height=\"51\" src=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/saltlake2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/star-accent.png\" alt=\"Decorative graphic of a Sego Lilly a plant native to the united states southwestern region.\" class=\"wp-image-47\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-accent-white-background-color has-background is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/blog\/2026\/07\/16\/media-tip-sheet-wildlife-ecology-at-esas-2026-annual-meeting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the full release<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent-blue);border-bottom-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"USU_Ecologists_to_Present_at_2026_Ecological_Society_of_America_Meeting_in_Salt_Lake_City\"><\/span>USU Ecologists to Present at 2026 Ecological Society of America Meeting in Salt Lake City<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">This year affords USU ecologists a special opportunity to network with peers from around the world at the&nbsp;2026 Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting, set for July 26-31 in Salt Lake City.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:9.6%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"46\" height=\"51\" src=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/saltlake2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/star-accent.png\" alt=\"Decorative graphic of a Sego Lilly a plant native to the united states southwestern region.\" class=\"wp-image-47\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-accent-white-background-color has-background is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usu.edu\/today\/story\/usu-ecologists-to-present-at-2026-ecological-society-of-america-meeting-in-salt-lake-city\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the full release<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent-blue);border-bottom-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NEON_at_ESA_2026\"><\/span>NEON at ESA 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">At the Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, the National Ecological Observatory Network will host the\u00a0<em>Best NEON Presentation Award<\/em>, workshops and short courses focused on NEON data, and technical presentations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:9.6%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"46\" height=\"51\" src=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/saltlake2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/star-accent.png\" alt=\"Decorative graphic of a Sego Lilly a plant native to the united states southwestern region.\" class=\"wp-image-47\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-accent-white-background-color has-background is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neonscience.org\/get-involved\/events\/esa-2026-ecology-era-uncertainty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the full announcement<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent-blue);border-bottom-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connect_with_the_CASCs_at_the_2026_Ecological_Society_of_America_Meeting\"><\/span>Connect with the CASCs at the 2026 Ecological Society of America Meeting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Connect with scientists from across the USGS Climate Adaptation Science Center network at the 2026 Ecological Society of America meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah, from July 26 &#8211; 31, 2026. The theme of this year&#8217;s meeting is &#8220;Ecology in an Era of Uncertainty&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:9.6%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"46\" height=\"51\" src=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/saltlake2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/star-accent.png\" alt=\"Decorative graphic of a Sego Lilly a plant native to the united states southwestern region.\" class=\"wp-image-47\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-accent-white-background-color has-background is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usgs.gov\/programs\/climate-adaptation-science-centers\/news\/connect-cascs-2026-ecological-society-america\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the full announcement<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent-blue);border-bottom-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Media_Tip_Sheet_Wildfire_Ecology_at_ESAs_2026_Annual_Meeting\"><\/span>Media Tip Sheet: Wildfire Ecology at ESA\u2019s 2026 Annual Meeting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">ESA\u2019s upcoming Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, July 26\u201331, features the latest research on how wildfire is transforming ecosystems and influencing wildlife, as well as strategies to reduce the risks of severe fire.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:9.6%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"46\" height=\"51\" src=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/saltlake2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/star-accent.png\" alt=\"Decorative graphic of a Sego Lilly a plant native to the united states southwestern region.\" class=\"wp-image-47\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-accent-white-background-color has-background is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/blog\/2026\/07\/09\/media-tip-sheet-wildfire-ecology-at-esas-2026-annual-meeting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the full release<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent-blue);border-bottom-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Media_Tip_Sheet_AI_in_ecology_at_ESAs_2026_Annual_Meeting\"><\/span>Media Tip Sheet: AI in ecology at ESA\u2019s 2026 Annual Meeting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">At the ESA Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, presentations across the program will examine how ecologists are adapting AI technologies for use in the study and stewardship of natural systems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:9.6%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"46\" height=\"51\" src=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/saltlake2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/star-accent.png\" alt=\"Decorative graphic of a Sego Lilly a plant native to the united states southwestern region.\" class=\"wp-image-47\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-accent-white-background-color has-background is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/blog\/2026\/06\/25\/media-tip-sheet-ai-in-ecology-at-esas-2026-annual-meeting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the full release<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent-blue);border-bottom-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Media_Tip_Sheet_Science_of_the_Intermountain_West_at_ESAs_2026_Annual_Meeting\"><\/span>Media Tip Sheet: Science of the Intermountain West at ESA\u2019s 2026 Annual Meeting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">As scientists gather in Salt Lake City for this year\u2019s ESA Annual Meeting, many presentations will focus on the ecological challenges and opportunities facing the Intermountain West.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:9.6%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"46\" height=\"51\" src=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/saltlake2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/star-accent.png\" alt=\"Decorative graphic of a Sego Lilly a plant native to the united states southwestern region.\" class=\"wp-image-47\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-accent-white-background-color has-background is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/blog\/2026\/06\/17\/media-tip-sheet-science-of-the-intermountain-west\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the full release<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent-blue);border-bottom-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LTER_at_ESA_2026\"><\/span>LTER at ESA, 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">The LTER Network always puts in a strong showing at the Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting and 2026 is no exception.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:9.6%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"46\" height=\"51\" src=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/saltlake2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/star-accent.png\" alt=\"Decorative graphic of a Sego Lilly a plant native to the united states southwestern region.\" class=\"wp-image-47\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-accent-white-background-color has-background is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lternet.edu\/stories\/lter-at-esa-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the full announcement<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent-blue);border-bottom-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MEDIA_ADVISORY_Save_the_Date_for_ESAs_2026_Annual_Meeting_in_Salt_Lake_City_Utah\"><\/span>MEDIA ADVISORY: Save the Date for ESA\u2019s 2026 Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">The Ecological Society of America is convening July 26\u201331 for its 2026 Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:9.6%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"46\" height=\"51\" src=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/saltlake2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/star-accent.png\" alt=\"Decorative graphic of a Sego Lilly a plant native to the united states southwestern region.\" class=\"wp-image-47\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-accent-white-background-color has-background is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/blog\/2026\/05\/20\/media-advisory-save-the-date-for-esas-2026-annual-meeting-in-salt-lake-city-utah\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the full advisory<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent-blue);border-bottom-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ecological_Society_of_America_announces_2026_award_recipients\"><\/span>Ecological Society of America announces 2026 award recipients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">The Ecological Society of America announces its 2026 award recipients, honoring ecologists 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id=\"Ecological_Society_of_America_Announces_2026_Fellows\"><\/span>Ecological Society of America Announces 2026 Fellows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">The Ecological Society of America is pleased to announce its eight new Fellows and ten new Early Career Fellows. 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