New York State
Environmental Technical Working Group
State of the Science Conferences
Past Conferences
The State of the Science Conference is a biennial event that brings together stakeholders for environmental, wildlife, and fisheries research and offshore energy development along the eastern seaboard.
2026 Conference
Stony Brook, New York
Theme: Building on a Strong Foundation: Deepening Knowledge and Finding Collaborative Solutions
Agenda | Program and Book of Abstracts | More Information
2024 Conference
Stony Brook, New York
Theme: Taking an Ecosystem Approach—Integrating Offshore Wind, Wildlife, and Fisheries
Agenda | Program and Book of Abstracts | More Information
2022 Conference
Tarrytown, New York
Theme: Building on Existing Knowledge and Emerging Collaborations
Agenda | Book of Abstracts | More Information
2020 Conference
Virtual
Theme: Assessing the State of the Knowledge of Offshore Wind Development's Cumulative Effects on Wildlife and Ecosystems
Agenda | Proceedings | Workgroup Reports | More Information
2018 Conference
Woodbury, New York
Theme: Understanding the State of the Science on Wildlife and Offshore Wind Energy Development
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