BioBase Announcements and Events
Stay up to date on important announcements from BioBase including partnerships, major feature releases, webinars, training, and the BioBase Traveling Road Show!
Upcoming Events
Aquatic Plant Management Society, July 13-16, Phoenix AZ
StormCon – Aug 25th-27th, Minneapolis, MN
American Fisheries Society – August 30th-September 3rd, Columbus OH.
Florida Lake Management Society – September 1st-4th, Coconut Point, FL
North American Lake Management Society – November 3rd-6th, Kelowna, BC Canada
Past News and Events
2026
BioBase Virtual Panel Discussion
Register here for the event on April 3rd, 2026 at 12pm EST.
This panel brings together experienced BioBase users to share how they position BioBase externally, advocate for it internally, and apply it to real aquatic management work. Expect practical insights, lessons learned, and live audience Q&
International Technology in Fisheries Symposium
Event details
14 April 2026
Venue
Adelphi Hotel,
Ranelagh Street,
Liverpool,
UK
This symposium brings together leading experts, practitioners, technical specialists and policymakers to examine how emerging technologies are transforming the monitoring, management and protection of aquatic resources.
2026
Society of Lake Management Professionals
When – January 19th – 22nd, 2026
Where – Embassy Suites Orlando, Lake Buena Vista.
January 25-28, 2026 Midwest fish and wildlife conference
- When – January 25 – 28th
- Where – Fort Wayne, Indiana at the Grand Wayne Convention Center
- Midwest Fish and Wildlife
Past News and Events
EcoFish Released – May 19th.
Read more about it on our EcoFish blog
Official EcoFish Press Release
Read more about it on Linkedin
June 24th – EcoFish Introduction and Training Webinar
Join us for an exclusive webinar introducing EcoFish, the newest innovation from BioBase designed to revolutionize how you collect, visualize, and interpret fish data. EcoFish enables passive collection of fish presence, size, and biomass while simultaneously gathering vegetation, depth, and bottom hardness—all in one seamless survey.
In this session, you’ll learn:
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- How EcoFish works within the BioBase platform
- Real-world applications for fisheries management and aquatic health assessments
- The science behind fish detection and mapping
- Case studies from early adopters
- How to get started with EcoFish, including pricing and support
Whether you’re managing sportfish populations, assessing habitat, or looking to streamline field data collection, EcoFish empowers you to make more informed decisions—faster and with fewer resources.
Click the link below to watch.
2025
Society of Lake Management Professionals -Jan 20th-23rd, Myrtle Beach, SC
Jan 19th-22nd Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference, St. Louis, MO
Jan 27th – BioBase Basics Training Webinar
Jan 28th-30th – Minnesota Erosion Control Association Tradeshow, St. Cloud, MN
Feb 24th-27th – Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society, Chicago IL
Transect Design Training Webinar – April 15th
Click below to watch the recording.
What You’ll Learn:
Transect design – How to create effective survey routes for high-quality data
Uploading transects – Step-by-step guidance on sending your planned transects to your BioBase-compatible sonar unit
Transect planning – Strategies to optimize coverage and data accuracy in different aquatic environments
Real World Example – A guest speaker will showcase a real-world example of a transect map in action, demonstrating its practical applications for aquatic habitat management.
Live Q&A session – Get your questions answered by our expert team
May 12th-15th – Native American Fish and Wildlife Society Conference; Riverton WY
American Fisheries Society and Black Bass Symposium -August 10th-14th, San Antonio TX
Florida Lake Management Society -August 26th-29th, Duck Key, FL
North American Lake Management Society – November 5th-7th, Myrtle Beach, SC
Jan 17th – BioBase announces partnership with Echoview Software to develop a fish mapping layer – EcoFish
Florida Lake Management Society
- Dates: August 27-30, 2024
- Details: Theme: “Celebrating Resilience in Aquatic Resource Management”Workshops: August 27, 2024
Technical Sessions August 28- 30, 2024
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, Bonita Springs, Florida - FLMS Program
2024
California Marine Affairs and Navigation Conference
- Dates: September 11-13, 2024
- Details: Dream Inn, Santa Cruz, California
- 2024 Fall Meeting
Florida Aquatic Plant Management Society
- Date: October 8, 2024
- Details: Get ready for an incredible event! The 48th Annual Training Conference of the Florida Aquatic Plant Management Society (FAPMS) is coming your way from October 7 to 10, 2024. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort in Florida, this promises to be an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re a seasoned professional in aquatic plant management or just embarking on your journey in this field, the FAPMS Annual Training Conference offers a gateway to a treasure trove of knowledge and networking opportunities.
- 2024 Conference Information
South East Stormwater Association
- Dates: October 9-11, 2024
- Details: SESWA’s 19th Annual Regional Stormwater Conference will be held October 9-11, 2024 in Chattanooga, TN. This is the only regional stormwater conference focused on solutions for stormwater professionals in the public and private sectors.
- 19th Annual Regional Conference
Minnesota Water Resources Show
- Dates: October 13-14, 2024
- Details: Saint Paul River Centre
- MN Water Resources Conference
North American Lake Management Society and BioBase Workshop
- Dates: November 5-8, 2024
- Details: Through the NALMS2024 conference, Aquatic Biologist and BioBaseMaps Product Expert Ray Valley will lead participants through a half-day classroom workshop on the fundamentals of lake mapping with consumer sonar, processing in BioBase, and survey design tips and tricks. We’re also excited to be working with Eli Kersh at LakeTech, inc. and Lars Anderson at Waterweed Solutions to help us with a hands-on/in person demo of some Aquatic Plant management work happening down the road from the conference center in the Tahoe Keys. If the weather cooperates, we may do small boat tours of the Keys with a hands-on demo of how to map with BioBase while visiting specific management sites. Spots for the classroom and boat/site tour on Nov. 5th are limited, so sign up early – Workshop Registration Those interested in the classroom need to enroll through NALMS. Those interested in the site tour in the afternoon of Nov. 5th, should contact info@biobasemaps.com separately (first come, first serve)