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The goal of the Delta Science Fellows Program is to bring together junior scientists with Delta agency scientists and senior research mentors to work collaboratively to advance the state of knowledge of high priority science actions. The Delta Science Program is again seeking applications from qualified pre-doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers to compete for fellowship opportunities. California... Read More
UC Davis received a $3M award from the National Science Foundation in support of the NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) program “Sustainable Oceans: From Policy to Science to Decisions (SOS:PSD)”. The SOS:PSD will train the next generation of marine scientists under a new paradigm that puts the policy focus on the front-end of the research and training enterprise as... 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
Cal-Neva’s Return to the North Coast was a success! The 51st Annual Cal-Neva AFS meeting was held April 5-7, 2017 in Eureka, CA. The theme for this year’s meeting was “Navigating the Complexity of Fisheries Science: Charting a Course for the Future”. The hope was to start a dialogue about lessons learned and how to move... 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
