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We invite you to join us for NAWM’s Annual State/Tribal/Federal Coordination Meeting, to be held at the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) from April 27-30, 2026. Optional field trips will be held on Monday, April 27, followed by three full days of informative presentations and panel discussions. The purpose of this annual meeting is to share wetland management successes and support state and Tribal wetland program managers and other wetland professionals as they respond to challenges in the coming year.

The 2026 meeting will be NAWM's 25th annual coordination meeting! The theme for this year's meeting is Celebrating America’s Wild and Wonderful Wetlands and it will be an amazing opportunity to gather together as a wetland community of practice, build partnerships, and explore new opportunities for wetland protection and restoration. The meeting sessions will cover a range of topics related to the management of our nation's precious wetland resources, with particular focus on wetland stewardship, new pathways for wetlands policy and conservation, effective and creative partnerships, and innovations in restoration. 

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Registration - Super Early Bird Rates

Please note, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is not providing any funding for state or Tribal travel assistance for our 2026 Annual Meeting. We recognize that many state and Tribal wetland staff rely on this funding to be able to attend the meeting. To reduce costs for our attendees, we have kept the rates the same as the 2025 Annual Meeting and are offering a discounted Super Early Bird registration rate this year.

COMING SOON

  • Agenda

  • Call for Abstracts

  • Sponsorship

    • Jon A. Kusler Student Scholarship Award

NCTC INFORMATION

National Conservation Training Center
698 Conservation Way
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Phone: 877-706-6282 or
304-876-7900

The National Conservation Training Center, or frequently referred to as NCTC, is located just 60 miles or just over 1 hour outside the Washington DC metropolitan beltway. They are part of the Shepherdstown, West Virginia community also known for the nearby state university just down the road. They are located closest to the Washington Dulles International Airport, but many customers also use Baltimore/Washington International and Reagan National (DC) Airport.

When you click on the links below, please scroll down the webpage for information.

Driving Directions/Map

Washington Dulles Airport

Reagan National Airport

Baltimore-Washington International Airport

Google Maps: Mapping websites have a difficult time locating NCTC using their mailing address. However, Google Maps will show you how to get to the NCTC entrance via 100 Col Shepherd Rd, Shepherdstown, WV 25443, USA.

Information on NCTC facility amenities can be found here.