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As more AFS chapter and division meetings were canceled during pandemic conditions AFS sought to offer online alternatives for all those who prepared talks but were unable to present them because of the canceled meetings. A team of AFS leaders guided by the expertise of Aaron Bunch of the Tidewater Chapter began developing plans to... Read More
For the first time in memory the annual meeting of the Cal-Neva Chapter was canceled in 2020. The meeting planned for March 15-17 at the Lake Natoma Inn in Folsom was shaping up to be a smaller, more intimate get together coming on the heels of the world’s largest gathering of fisheries and wildlife professionals... 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! Cal-Neva... Read More
Greetings Cal-Neva Members! Most of you are likely aware that as the spread of COVID-19 really began to take off in California last month, Cal-Neva leadership had no choice but to cancel the Chapter’s annual general meeting, which was to have taken place in Folsom, March 15-17, 2020. This newsletter is devoted to presentations that... Read More
Cal-Neva AFS Members and 2020 Meeting Attendees: We regret to inform you that the upcoming Cal-Neva annual meeting, to be held March 15-17, 2020 in Folsom, CA, is canceled. This was a very difficult decision for the meeting planning and executive committees to make. Given the uncertainties associated with COVID-19 and restrictions on travel and... Read More
Cal-Neva AFS Members: Concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19) are naturally raising questions about whether the California-Nevada Chapter of the American Fisheries Society will hold its annual meeting as planned in Folsom, CA next week, March 15-17, 2020. After much discussion and consideration within the Chapter’s Executive Committee, we have decided to stay our course and... Read More
The Mentor-Student Lunch will be held on Monday, March 16 during the Cal-Neva Annual Meeting. The Student-Mentor lunch is one of the most rewarding opportunities for our members. Students can ask questions about what it’s like to work in a variety of fisheries careers and workplaces, and how to craft a meaningful work-life pathway. Professionals gain the... Read More
There will be three Continuing Education courses offered on Sunday, March 15 as part of the Cal-Neva Annual Meeting. Courses will cover: Federal Endangered Species Act Introduction to Practical Statistics with R Presentation Skills and Poster Design Details about each course are below. You can register for courses here. Course 1: Federal Endangered Species Act Course... Read More
There will be three Continuing Education courses offered on Sunday, March 15 as part of the Cal-Neva Annual Meeting. Courses will cover: Federal Endangered Species Act Introduction to Practical Statistics with R Presentation Skills and Poster Design Details about each course are below. You can register for courses here. Course 1: Federal Endangered Species Act Course... Read More
Are you a student or young professional? Volunteer for at least 4 hours at this year’s Cal-Neva AFS annual meeting and get your registration waived! Volunteering for AFS is a great way to contribute much-needed support to the conference and network with other fisheries professionals. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES A/V Support Registration and Merchandise Desk Poster Setup Spawning Run Student-Mentor Lunch... Read More
