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We are thrilled to announce that the Cal-Neva Chapter has been awarded the National AFS 2020 Outstanding Chapter Award! This follows on the heels (tail?) of the Chapter receiving the Western Division Outstanding Chapter Award. If you are interested in learning more about your Chapter’s many activities that helped it to receive these awards, please... Read More
Dr. Serge I. Doroshov, a distinguished scientist in the field of aquatic animal reproduction and fish culture, and a pioneer in sturgeon aquaculture in the United States, passed away on September 26, 2020. He was born in western Siberia, Russia and trained in Moscow. He and his family eventually made their way to the United... Read More
It’s time to renew your AFS membership for 2021! New this time around – AFS Headquarters will not be mailing printed renewal forms. All renewals and related payments can be conveniently made online. For those preferring to send a check, you can print your invoice on demand and return it by mail. To find your... Read More
Greetings Cal-Neva folks, hope this finds you well. Obviously, the pandemic has changed how we work and live our lives and has affected us in many ways. For many thousands of American families the changes have been devastating. Let’s hope, and there are many reasons for that hope, that 2021 will be much better for... Read More
What a year. A world-wide pandemic that has changed virtually all our lives, both for better and for worse. Social unrest that mobilized communities everywhere to speak out about injustices in our society. Wildfires throughout California and Nevada on a more widespread basis than ever before. A crazy and controversial national election reflecting a nation... Read More
Save the Date! Cal-Neva 2021 Annual Chapter Meeting! The Cal-Neva 2021 Chapter meeting will be held virtually, March 1 – March 5, 2021 Continuing education courses will be offered in the mornings and plenary, symposia, and contributed papers will be in the afternoon Options for live or pre-recorded presentations, with live & text Q&A for each session Alternate... Read More
A number of fisheries-related positions have been advertised recently. Check our Jobs page for more information. Read More
UPDATED AS OF AUGUST 21, 2020! Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are altering the 2020 travel awards. Since “travel” this year is likely to be for remote (virtual) events only, and thus actual travel costs are not involved, we will be funding $250 for up to 6 applicants to cover registration costs. Applications... Read More
Miller and Lea’s Guide to the Coastal Marine Fishes of California, 2nd Edition, is now available online. This edition was revised and edited by Milton S. Love and Julianne Kalman Passarelli and is a comprehensive identification guide that encompasses all shallow water marine fishes within California waters. This new version preserves the layout, feel, and... Read More
Every year, the Western Division of the American Fisheries Society recognizes the chapters that best exemplify a commitment to the AFS mission through their work to achieve the goals of the Society’s Strategic Plan. We are extremely pleased to announce that the Cal-Neva Chapter has been named the Western Division’s 2020 Outstanding Large Chapter! (2019... Read More
