Become a Member

Join the Freshwater Biological Association and support conservation action for threatened freshwater ecosystems.

FBA is a membership association open to anyone with interest in the science, ecology or conservation of freshwater ecosystems.

Our supporters make us stronger, ensuring we have the financial resources and engaged advocates to increase our impact every year. Our members provide FBA with strength in numbers to advocate for a better future for freshwater ecosystems, and vital income to help run FBA and our action focused science projects.

Members receive

  • 25% discount on publications purchased in our shop

  • 10% discount on FBA training courses

  • Discounted rates & bursaries at FBA's Annual Scientific Meeting

  • Complementary articles and news features

  • A copy of our Annual Review

  • Annual General Meeting invitation and minutes

  • Opportunities to join our volunteer citizen science programme

  • Regular e-newsletters

  • Free access to FBA events and webinars

  • Discounted rates & bursaries at FBAs Annual Scientific Meeting

We offer the following categories of annual membership

  • Full Member – £41

  • Student / Early Career Member – £20

  • Small, Medium Enterprises and organisations – cost by separate negotiation

  • Corporate Membership – package and cost by separate negotiation

"As the archetypal amateur entomologist the FBA have been key to my quest for knowledge on this lifelong journey. An organisation of dedicated enthusiastic professional experts who are always willing to help in all aspects of freshwater ecology. In my own humble opinion one of the UK`s best kept secrets"

- Stuart M Crofts, FBA Member

By becoming a member you will be helping us to protect freshwaters and ensure a healthy future for our river and lake habitats.