Call for Abstracts

The 43rd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Reclamation Sciences is happening in Laramie, Wyoming, from June 7-11, 2026 at the Marian H Rochelle Gateway Center.

Laramie is home to the University of Wyoming and is near many historic land and water reclamation sites. The conference will focus on the research, technical, and regulatory issues associated with the land and water implications of anthropogenic land disturbances.

Join us for technical sessions, field tours, workshops, and open discussions relating to mining, reclamation, restoration, reforestation, and land management issues.

See you in Laramie!

Submitting Your Abstract

Abstracts must be submitted by January 31, 2026 at 11:59pm central time.

Abstracts with preliminary data will be considered so long as the results will be presented at ASRS 2026.

View all topic areas and submit your abstract here.

Technical Session Areas

• Active AMD Treatment
• After the Fall: Restoration after natural disasters
• Arid Land Reclamation
• Community Engagement Before, During, and After Reclamation
• Engineering/Construction
• Geomorphic Design in Reclamation
• Geospatial Analysis and Remote Sensing for Reclamation Planning and Monitoring
• Identification, Characterization, and Recovery of Rare Earth Elements and Critical Minerals (REE/CM)
• from Mining Wastes, Mine Drainage, and/or Mining Byproducts
• Reclaiming and Restoring Abandoned Mined Lands
• Reclamation and Restoration on Military Lands
• Reclamation for Sage Grouse Habitat
• Reclamation of Coal Mines
• Reclamation of Hard Rock Mines
• Reclamation of Linear Disturbances—pipelines, transmission lines, transportation corridors
• Reclamation of Oil and Gas sites
• Reclamation of Uranium Mines
• Reclamation on Indigenous Lands and with Indigenous Peoples
• Renewable Energy Development Alongside Reclamation
• Seed Production, Availability, and Application
• Soil
• Soil Health in Reclamation
• Stream and Wetland Restoration for Wildlife Habitat
• Technology
• Urban and Suburban Restoration

DUE DATE: Abstracts must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (central time) on January 31, 2026

Members and non-members are encouraged to submit original research abstracts for consideration as either a poster or oral presentation. Abstracts should consist of original, completed work that has not been accepted for publication in a journal.

Authors need to be aware of patent considerations before submitting abstracts for publication.

Abstracts with preliminary data will be considered, so long as the results will be presented at ASRS 2026.

Abstract Submission Guidelines

All abstracts must be submitted online at https://www.fass-abstracts.org/meetinginfo.asp?meetingcode=339

• It will not be possible to submit abstracts after January 31, 2026 at 11:59pm central time.
• When you submit your abstract, you will be given a tracking number and password. Make a note of these; they will allow you to revise your submitted abstract at any time until the deadline.
• Space limitations allow a maximum of 250-300 words.
  • The word count does not include author names and affiliations. The system will automatically reject abstracts that are too long.
• Detailed abstracts are limited to 250 to 300 words and should provide a statement of the problem, methods and materials, experimental design, preliminary results and conclusions.
• The language of the symposium is English.
• Please indicate your first and second choice Technical Session in which you think your paper should be considered from the list on the submission page.
• Indicate organization and city, state, country for each author.
• Indicate the presenting author by checking the bubble next to their name.
• The title of your abstract should be short and descriptive.
• Units of measurement are to be expressed in SI Units, such as g m-2 (grams per square meter), mmols kg-2 (millimole per kilogram).
  • Non-SI Units and English units are to be avoided.
• The use of color graphics and electronic images is acceptable.
• If your abstract includes a table: The electronic submission form allows submission of 1 table per abstract (optional), and the content of the table will count towards the keystroke limit. The printed abstract width allows for 70 keystrokes per line, including spaces. Tables should be a maximum of 10 columns and 15 rows; keep this in mind when you are formatting tables. Tables that are too wide cannot be formatted properly.
• Identify additional keywords by typing them out in a list.

 

The author submitting the abstract is responsible for its content and the quality of the preparation.

The ASRS Technical Program Sub-Committee is responsible for accepting or rejecting abstracts. Criteria for acceptance or rejection will include those outlined here and in the “Quality Standards for Abstracts” document. The committee will also consider originality, clarity, and merit. Consolidation of results into a single, combined abstract is encouraged whenever possible.

No-Show Policy

If an abstract is accepted for presentation as an oral or poster, the author(s) must register for the annual meeting to present and answer questions. If a presenter is not registered for the meeting by April 3, 2026, the abstract will not be published. It will be removed from the program and will no longer be available for presentation at the meeting.

Quality Standards for Abstracts

An abstract is a communication of restricted length that permits informed readers to evaluate significant contributions of a scientific study, scientific method, teaching technique, or extension technique. An abstract becomes a part of the permanent literature. Therefore, clearly stated, simple sentences with exact wording must be used to ensure clarity and brevity.

AN ABSTRACT SHOULD MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

1. The objectives of the presentation are clearly and concisely stated at the beginning of the abstract.
2. Pertinent methodological conditions (such as the population and sample, design, instrumentation, methodology used, assessment of methodology, data collection, and data analysis) are included to define the scope of the work.
3. The information in the abstract includes those details that directly influence the interpretation or enhance the understanding of the results or methodologies presented.
4. The results are compiled, condensed, and presented with great care. Only information that is discussed is presented. Only data relating to the objectives are reported. Any statistical inferences shall be sufficiently detailed to authenticate interpretation of the data. One simple, illustrative table may be used if it is the most effective method to convey the results in a clear manner.
5. Abstracts detailing teaching or extension philosophy must be innovative, such as a new idea or creative modification or application of an existing idea. Abstracts should also be of national significance to demonstrate application of said philosophy and to provide an evaluation of their effectiveness.
6. A clearly stated conclusion is essential.

AN ABSTRACT IS UNACCEPTABLE IF IT:

• contains grammatical errors or meaningless statements or both;
• presents data without appropriate statistical analyses or measurements of data variability;
• includes no data or statements relating to the objectives;
• does not use the metric system;
• contains typing errors;
• fails to comply with submission requirements; or
• presents opinion or speculation with no demonstrated use in a teaching or extension experience.

The quality of an abstract for presentation is a direct reflection of the reputation of the author(s) and the ASRS. If you need clarification of, or additional information on, abstract quality or submission, please contact us at asrs@assochq.org.

Poster Presentation Instructions

Poster presentations should be based on original completed research not previously reported in a research publication. Sound experimental design and interpretation are essential. All data must be in metric units.

Dedicated times for poster presentations will be listed in the program. The presenting author(s) must be available and by their poster during the poster session times listed in the program.

All posters should be mounted on the board by 7:00 a.m. on Monday morning. Posters must be removed at 3:00 on Wednesday.

The top of your poster should include the abstract number, title, authors, and affiliations. The lettering for this section should be at least 1 inch high. Presenters will be given push pins to mount their posters.

All presenters are required to bring their own poster to the meeting, mount the poster, remove the poster, and take it with them when the convention concludes. ASRS is not responsible for your poster at any point during the conference.

POSTER PREPARATION

• Please keep in mind that a poster is a hybrid of an oral presentation and a printed publication.
• Your story should proceed logically, with headings indicating sections: Introduction, Objective(s), Materials and Methods, Results, Summary, and Conclusions. The Conclusions should not merely be summary statements but should provide the reader with your interpretation of what the results mean.
• Use photographs, drawings, or flow charts to help your audience better visualize the materials and methods used. Graphs should have titles, the axes should be named, and units should be quantified. Tables must include a title.
• Have colleagues or peers review your poster and make suggestions. Ask questions before you produce the final copy of your poster.

Proofread your poster before making the final copy!

CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD POSTER

1. Text:
   • short statements, paragraphs using bullet points
   • concise lists
2. Color:
   • text: darker color on white or light-colored background
   • matting: darker or subdued colors instead of brilliant colors
   • colors: limit number used to avoid busyness and distractions; simple use can add emphasis
3. Text size:
   • bold, large, block style; mix uppercase and lowercase letters (i.e., sentence case)
   • title: legible from 5 to 10 m
   • text: legible from 1.5 to 2 m
4. Layout:
   • arrange poster sections from top to bottom, starting at the left side
   • sufficient blank space is important
   • use spaces to unify or separate sections
   • avoid too many small sections, too many edges, and too many narrow spaces
5. Illustrations:
   • make graphs and tables as simple as possible; focus on the main ideas
   • color and size are important
   • photographs: matte finish is better than glossy; use photos only if they are clear and large enough

SUGGESTIONS FROM AUTHORS WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN POSTER SESSIONS

• A short and legible introduction chart and a summary of conclusions chart are helpful.
• Keep text and figure legends short but do not omit them.
• Simple use of color can add emphasis effectively.
• Use large print, at least 3/8 inch high. Shade block letters when possible.
• Roll poster materials and insert in a large mailing tube for ease of transportation.