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The Program Committee of the Alaska Chapter and the Western Division of the American Fisheries Society seeks initial symposium and continuing education course ideas for a joint meeting, to be held in Anchorage, Alaska on May 21-24, 2018. The theme of the 2018 meeting is Change, Challenge, and Opportunity in Fisheries: Fishing for Solutions. Proposals are encouraged on topics that... Read More
The Sacramento-Davis student subunit began the 2017/2018 academic year with several campus recruiting efforts at various University of California Davis departments including the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences; Department of Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology; and the Graduate Group in Ecology. Many new student members have signed on to participate in upcoming subunit activities.... Read More
Wow, what a year! Remembering back to Reno (when I was elected for the President-Elect position) I recall having a variety of emotions, from being nervous to the feeling of excitement over this opportunity to serve the Chapter. I knew that my first priority, planning the 2017 annual meeting, was going to be a challenge. ... Read More
It is hard to believe a year has already come and gone. As the August 2017 National AFS meeting approaches, I prepare to transition to past-president and I will pass the president baton to the very capable hands of Laurie Earley. This is a time for reflection. Our Chapter has much to be proud of... Read More
Save the Date! November 14 – 17, 2017. Hosted by the Palouse Student Subunit of the American Fisheries Society in McCall, Idaho. The 2017 Student Colloquium is a great opportunity to: – Interact with a diverse array of students from all over the West – Present current research in a friendly, constructive environment – Receive... Read More
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) cordially invites you to attend the 68th Annual North West Fish Culture Concepts (NWFCC) workshop on December 5-7, 2017 in Redding, California. This year’s theme is Conservation, Mitigation, and Recreation. Invited plenary speakers include CDFW Director Charles H. Bonham, Deputy Director Stafford Lehr and Fisheries Branch Chief... Read More
John Hamilton, Fish Biologist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Yreka Fish and Wildlife Office Last month the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recognized the 38-year career of one of our fellow colleagues, John Hamilton. John has been a member of the American Fisheries Society since 1979. Over his 38 years, he has worked in Michigan,... Read More
The Western Division American Fisheries Society (WDAFS) is seeking candidates for WDAFS Student Representative! If you are energetic and want to promote the interests of your fellow students in AFS, we encourage you to run for the position. If elected, you would serve a one-year term starting in the fall of 2017, with the option... Read More
Applications for AFS Cal-Neva Travel Grants are now being accepted! The AFS California Nevada Chapter (Cal-Neva) Travel Award provides monetary awards for deserving student or young professional applicants to support their attendance of conferences, annual meetings, or workshops. Any member of the AFS who is active in fisheries, environmental sciences and management, or related aquatic... Read More
We have new postings for job, scholarship, and travel grant opportunities! These include a number of NOAA Fisheries positions, four Undergraduate Travel Assistance Awards for the American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting 2017, and scholarships offered by the California Lake Management Society (CALMS), Diablo Valley Flyfishermen, and the Yolo Basin Foundation with due dates in May... Read More
