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:

  • Regular e-newsletters

  • Free access to FBA events and webinars

  • Discounts on publications purchased in our shop

  • Discounts on FBA training courses

  • Complementary articles and news features

  • A copy of our Annual Review

  • Annual General Meeting invitation and minutes

  • Opportunities to join our volunteer citizen science programmes

We offer the following categories of annual membership

  • Full Member - £41

  • Student Member- £20

  • Small, Medium Enterprises and organisations - £50

  • 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

FBA uses the membership administration services of the Royal Society of Biology through the ‘My Society’ portal.

This is an exclusive membership administration service for FBA. Please click on the link and you will be taken to our membership portal. Registering and joining is quick and easy. Your payments are secure and processed through Worldpay.


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