2025 Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting 2025 September 17-19, 2025 Lawrence, Kansas
The WRP is proudly holding their 2025 Annual Meeting in Kansas with the Mississippi River Basin Panel and is hosted by Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.
Please check this page frequently as new information will be posted as it becomes available.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION: Presentation abstracts now being accepted. Deadline to submit an abstract is May 16th.
Presenters on a variety of aquatic invasive species management topics are encouraged to submit an abstract for consideration by the planning team. Topics on emerging issues, new technology, management challenges, and lessons learned in freshwater and coastal environments are of interest. Presentations should be relevant to the majority of the participants. Questions regarding abstract submissions are welcome.
To submit your presentation abstract, share your information here.
AGENDA-AT-A-GLANCE
Pre-meetings, September 16 – tentative individual meetings among state partners (time/location TBD), and federal partners
Day 1, September 17 – 8am-5pm agenda with multiple presentations, discussions and opportunities to network
Day 2, September 18 – 8am-5pm agenda with multiple presentations, business meeting, committee meetings, discussions and opportunities to network
Day 3, September 19 – 8am-1pm field trip to nearby AIS management locations
Day 1 and Day 2 will be filled with presentations, group discussions, committee progress updates, business meeting and more. The agenda is under development. The opportunity to submit a presentation abstract will open in Spring 2025.
PLAN YOUR TRIP
The meeting will be held in Lawrence, Kansas which is approximately 50 miles from the Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City.
Lawrence Kansas is a medium size college town with many walkable restaurants from the host hotel.
Fly: The Kansas City International Airport is serviced by multiple large carrier airlines and many with direct flight options.
Shuttle: Lawrence, Kansas is approximately 50 miles from the Kansas City International Airport (technically in Missouri). There are many airport shuttle options.
Carpool: Consider coordinating your travel with other colleagues to minimize costs and reduce your carbon footprint.
Walk: The host hotel is walkable to many coffee shops, lunch and dinner options. A rental car will not be needed for the duration of the meeting.
HOST HOTEL
The Springhill Suites Lawrence Downtown will offer a special meeting rate of $110 plus tax per night. Hot breakfast included with room rate.
Book your group rate for WRP-MRBP Meeting ONLINE
Call the hotel directly and use code WRPG. 1-785-841-2700
If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask.
SpringHill Suites Lawrence Downtown Hotel is offering a special group rate: $110.00 USD per night
Last Day to Book: Sunday, August 17, 2025
VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION
Virtual participation for the 2025 Annual Meeting will be limited. The WRP-MRBP will have a virtual platform to join the meeting, however there will be limited ability to interact with the speakers and audience. We encourage you to participate in person. If you have any questions or comments regarding virtual participation – please reach out.
SUPPORT THE MEETING
We rely on many sponsors to help us create a professional meeting. Sponsors support the cost of refreshments, AV needs and meeting space expenses.
If you would like to sponsor the meeting – check out the details here.
There are multiple support levels that all help create an amazing meeting for all to enjoy.
REGISTRATION
Registration will open in Summer 2025. There is no cost to attend the annual meeting. However, for planning purposes all attendees must register for the event. If you will not attend in person, see information below about virtual participation. Registration for the event includes multiple refreshment breaks.
The field trip will be limited to the first 50 registrants for participation. Participants should plan for rain or shine conditions.
If you have questions about attending, please email Leah at leah@conservationcollaborations.com