Zion National Park in Utah on a sunny day. There are mountains in the background. A river cuts through a forested area in the foreground.

RESTORING THE WEST

Bridging Science & Practice

October 22-23, 2026, Utah State University, Logan, Utah

Restoring the West 2026: Bridging Science and Practice invites students to submit abstracts for poster presentations.

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Prepare to dive into the science and practice of restoring western ecosystems in a series of thought-provoking plenaries and keynotes as Restoring the West returns to Utah State University. Over the course of this two-day workshop, participants will engage in captivating conversations with colleagues from across the western United States. Speakers will share their successes and lessons learned in a collaborative, engaging format that allows ample time for questions and discussion.

Utah State University has partnered with the University of Utah to provide a bonus event on Friday afternoon. Charting a Roadmap of Wildfire Research and Policy in Utah will include presentations by USU and UU researchers, followed by small group sessions. This half-day workshop on the afternoon of October 23 aims to highlight potential research and policy collaborations between USU and UU faculty and to map directions for wildfire research in Utah

Mark your calendars now and join us on October 22-23, 2026, on the beautiful USU campus in Logan, Utah.

Restoring the West Timeline. July 20, Early Registration Opens. July 31, Call for Student Poster Presentations Opens. September 14, Deadline to Submit Poster Abstracts. September 14, Program Finalized. September 22, General Registration Opens. October 22, Workshop Opens.