The Urban Chapter of the Society for Freshwater Science is excited to invite you to the 7th Symposium on Urbanization and Stream Ecology (SUSE7), to be held at the Puerto Rico Convention Center from Tuesday, May 13th to Friday, May 16th, 2025. The theme of SUSE7, “Grassroots to Greenways: Local Voices and Strengths Shaping the Future of Urban Waters” reflects the strong place-based nature of this year’s symposium and a desire to include material related to all urban aquatic and semi-aquatic ecosystems. One unique feature of this year’s symposium are hands-on and interactive workshops. Workshops will give attendees the opportunity to learn about, and participate in, the management, community, and research challenges, and achievements, of the many types urban aquatic ecosystems of San Juan. Also, like previous SUSE, SUSE7 will include poster and oral presentations and synthesis sessions to foment knowledge-sharing between researchers and practitioners from around the world. Past SUSE meetings have sparked influential discussions and publications on problem definition, global considerations, and interdisciplinarity in practice related to urban aquatic ecosystems and we expect this year’s meeting to do the same.
 

Important dates for SUSE7

Abstract submissions are NOW OPEN for SUSE7!

We welcome abstracts for poster and oral sessions from all areas of urban aquatic science, management and restoration practice, and community engagement. Access the abstract requirements, process, and submission portal at the SUSE7 abstract page:

Early Bird Registration deadline extended!

Register before 31 March for discounted rates!

Registration type (full symposium: 13-16 May)
Early Bird rate (DEADLINE EXTENDED to 31 March 2025)
[USD]
Full rate (after 24 March 2025)
[USD]
Regular attendee
$390
$540
Student attendee
$230
$330

SUSE7 Sponsorships available!

Learn more about the levels and benefits of sponsoring SUSE7 here:

SUSE7 Organizing Committee:

About SUSE:

The Symposium on Urbanization and Stream Ecology (SUSE) is an interdisciplinary meeting held approximately every 3-5 years with the specific aim to further the scientific study of stream ecosystems in urban landscapes. The symposium shares knowledge between researchers and practitioners from around the world and has sparked influential discussions and publications on problem definition, global similarities and differences, and interdisciplinary in practice, among other topics.

SUSE attracts an average of 150 participants from varied cultural, professional, and disciplinary backgrounds. A guiding principle of SUSE is that including scientists and practitioners with different lived experiences and working in different ecosystems yields innovation, creativity, and representation essential for transformative scientific advancements and integrated urban landscape management solutions. Anyone who is even peripherally interested in urban aquatic ecosystems is welcome and encouraged to attend!