2027 FMCS WORKSHOP
Freshwater Mollusk Propagation and Restoration
Registration Opens November 1:
Freshwater Mollusk Propagation and Restoration April 12, 2027 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City Philadelphia, PA Freshwater mollusk propagation has supported species recovery for more than 30 years. During that time, the number of state, federal, tribal, and nongovernmental facilities producing mollusks has grown substantially. New hatcheries are being developed, existing fish hatcheries are being adapted, and propagation is playing an increasing role in efforts to restore wild populations.
The practice is changing quickly. Advances in propagation and culture are accompanied by a growing understanding of mollusk health, biosecurity, and conservation genetics. Yet the demands on propagation facilities can make it difficult to share lessons beyond regional work groups or technical reports.
This full-day workshop brings practitioners together to discuss recent successes, challenges, and lessons learned. Presentations and discussions led by subject matter experts will address propagation, culture, and planning, with a look at where the field has been, where it stands today, and what is needed next.
This workshop precedes the 2027 AMS/FMCS Joint Meeting: Our Molluscan Lives.
The workshop is intended for hatchery practitioners, resource managers, conservation biologists, and researchers working with propagated freshwater mollusks.
REGISTRATION Options and Deadlines
Registration Opens November 1
Presentations and discussions led by subject matter experts will address propagation, culture, mollusk health, biosecurity, conservation genetics, and planning for restoration. The workshop will examine how the field has developed, where it stands today, and what is needed next.
Registration processing fees are covered by the organizer. Space is limited, and early registration is encouraged. Early bird pricing ends January 12, 2027; regular full-meeting in-person pricing begins January 13, 2027.
ACCOMODATIONS
For either the FMCS Workshop or the AMS/FMCS joint meeting, hotel accommodations can be arranged at the DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City will host the 2027 American Malacological Society–Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society Joint Meeting, April 11–17, 2027. Booking within the official conference block helps support the meeting. Use the dedicated conference booking link when available, or contact the hotel for assistance obtaining the conference rate.
Hotel address:
237 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Visit the Hotel Website
2027 AMS/FMCS Joint Meeting: Our Molluscan Lives
If you are interested in joining the AMS/FMCS Joint meeting that follows this workshop, the AMS/FMCS Joint Meeting registration link can be found at:
https://whova.com/portal/registration/kybiCqii9ZDz8YqRF9eY/equsp8ob
CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS
Freshwater Mollusk Propagation and Restoration
Registration Opens November 1:
Freshwater Mollusk Propagation and Restoration April 12, 2027 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City Philadelphia, PA Freshwater mollusk propagation has supported species recovery for more than 30 years. During that time, the number of state, federal, tribal, and nongovernmental facilities producing mollusks has grown substantially. New hatcheries are being developed, existing fish hatcheries are being adapted, and propagation is playing an increasing role in efforts to restore wild populations.
The practice is changing quickly. Advances in propagation and culture are accompanied by a growing understanding of mollusk health, biosecurity, and conservation genetics. Yet the demands on propagation facilities can make it difficult to share lessons beyond regional work groups or technical reports.
This full-day workshop brings practitioners together to discuss recent successes, challenges, and lessons learned. Presentations and discussions led by subject matter experts will address propagation, culture, and planning, with a look at where the field has been, where it stands today, and what is needed next.
This workshop precedes the 2027 AMS/FMCS Joint Meeting: Our Molluscan Lives.
The workshop is intended for hatchery practitioners, resource managers, conservation biologists, and researchers working with propagated freshwater mollusks.
| Date | Preliminary Schedule |
|---|---|
| Monday, April 12 | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.: Freshwater Mollusk Propagation and Restoration Workshop; separate registration required. |
REGISTRATION Options and Deadlines
Registration Opens November 1
Presentations and discussions led by subject matter experts will address propagation, culture, mollusk health, biosecurity, conservation genetics, and planning for restoration. The workshop will examine how the field has developed, where it stands today, and what is needed next.
Registration processing fees are covered by the organizer. Space is limited, and early registration is encouraged. Early bird pricing ends January 12, 2027; regular full-meeting in-person pricing begins January 13, 2027.
| TICKET | Early Bird Price | Early Bird Regist. Dates | Regular Price | Regular Regist. dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-person Student/Retiree | $40 | November 1,2026-January12, 2027 | $55 | January 13-March 12, 2027 |
| In-person Regular | $75 | November 1,2026-January 12, 2027 | $90 | January 13-March 12, 2027 |
| Virtual/Remote Only | ____ | November 1, 2026-January 12, 2027 | $100 | January 13-March 12, 2027 |
ACCOMODATIONS
For either the FMCS Workshop or the AMS/FMCS joint meeting, hotel accommodations can be arranged at the DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City will host the 2027 American Malacological Society–Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society Joint Meeting, April 11–17, 2027. Booking within the official conference block helps support the meeting. Use the dedicated conference booking link when available, or contact the hotel for assistance obtaining the conference rate.
Hotel address:
237 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Visit the Hotel Website
A conference room block is available for the nights of April 11–16, 2027, with departure on April 17. A limited number of rooms is available each night; early booking is encouraged.
Conference room rates
- Standard guestroom: $225 per night, based on single occupancy.
- Government per diem rooms: A limited allocation is included in the conference block. The contract lists $187 per night, subject to adjustment to the applicable government per diem rate.
Rates exclude applicable taxes and assessments. The contract lists a 15.5% hotel occupancy tax and a 0.75% Philadelphia Hospitality Investment Levy; the levy is also subject to occupancy tax. Taxes and assessments may change.
Reservation deadline: Friday, March 19, 2027. After this date, reservations will be subject to room availability and the hotel’s prevailing rates.
Reservations and hotel inquiries
- For assistance with conference reservations, contact the hotel (Telephone: +1 215-893-1600) and reference “AMS/FMCS 2027 Conference.”
- Online conference reservations: For the website link, please utilize this: https://book.passkey.com/go/125015ed
Additional details
- Check-in: 4:00 p.m.; check-out: 11:00 a.m.
- Guestroom internet is included under the conference agreement.
- Reservations require a valid credit card.
- Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before arrival. Review the terms provided with the reservation.
- An early departure fee, listed in the contract as $105, may apply. Advise the hotel at or before check-in of any change in the planned departure date.
2027 AMS/FMCS Joint Meeting: Our Molluscan Lives
If you are interested in joining the AMS/FMCS Joint meeting that follows this workshop, the AMS/FMCS Joint Meeting registration link can be found at:
https://whova.com/portal/registration/kybiCqii9ZDz8YqRF9eY/equsp8ob
CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS