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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
If you have not already done so, please make a point of renewing your AFS membership for 2020! Membership is more important than ever, not only for bringing fisheries professionals and students together to exchange information, build collaborations, and share in the fisheries dialogue within the California-Nevada footprint, but also to support parent society during... Read More
Damon Goodman is a recipient of this year’s Distinguished Professional Achievement Award. Damon has been working with lampreys since he was a graduate student at Humboldt State University, and he has been involved in the publication of more than 20 peer-reviewed journal articles. His work with lampreys has been directed to promote their conservation and... Read More
Steve Parmenter is the first recipient of the new Moyle-Deacon Native Fishes Award, presented by Cal-Neva AFS’s Native Fishes Committee. Steve has worked with California Department of Fish and Wildlife since the late 1980s, and he has played an important role in the conservation of several desert fish species including Mohave tui chub, Owens sucker,... Read More
Stewart Reid is a recipient of this year’s Distinguished Professional Achievement Award. Dr. Reid’s career thus far has demonstrated a tremendous devotion to the conservation of fish species in Pacific coastal streams, the inland regions of California and Oregon, and even the Great Basin. At 13 years old, Stewart began his career in fish biology... Read More
