Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions

Thursday, March 26, 2026 | Augusta Civic Center

About the Conference

The Maine Sustainability & Water Conference provides an annual forum where professionals, researchers, consultants, citizens, students, regulators, and planners gather to exchange information and present new findings on sustainability and water resource issues in Maine.

Launched in 1994 by UMaine’s Senator George J. Mitchell Center with a primary focus on the future of Maine’s water resources, the conference has grown to incorporate topics related to many of the sustainability challenges facing Maine, including issues related to climate change, energy futures, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, tourism, and municipal planning. The conference attracts a broad audience of close to 500 participants from across the state.

Conference information will be added to these pages as soon as it becomes available. Please check back for details or sign up for the Mitchell Center’s e-newsletter for regular conference updates.

Call for Abstracts

The Call for Abstracts for the 2026 Maine Sustainability & Water Conference is open. Submissions are welcome for oral and poster abstracts.

Concurrent Sessions

A list of proposed sessions is available on the concurrent sessions page. Submitted oral abstracts must fit within the guidelines of one of the proposed session topics.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Go to the sponsor page for more information on conference sponsorship opportunities or contact Ruth at 207.581.3196 or hallsworth@maine.edu.