AFS President Cecil Jennings attended the 2024 Spring Meeting of the Japanese Society of Fisheries Science (JSFS) held in Tokyo, Japan, March 27-30. Each year, the JSFS and AFS send officers to each other’s meetings ..read more

April 5, 2024 The Honorable Pete ButtigiegSecretaryU.S. Department of Transportation1200 New Jersey Ave.Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary Buttigieg: On behalf of our millions of members and supporters, the undersigned hunting, fishing, and conservation organizations, scientific societies, and businesses contributing to the $1.1 trillion outdoor recreation economy write to express our continued commitment to working closely ..read more

April 15, 2024 The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr.PresidentThe White House1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President: The undersigned organizations, representing hundreds of thousands of hunters, anglers, wildlife professionals, and outdoor enthusiasts, write today regarding the implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), known also as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law or ..read more

The American Fisheries Society has launched a nationwide search for a new Executive Director to lead the staff and operations of the more than 150-year-old scientific society. After over 10 years at the helm, current Executive Director Doug Austen has announced his retirement later this year. President Cecil Jennings has formed an Executive Director Search ..read more

March 13, 2024 The Honorable Cliff BentzChairHouse Natural Resources CommitteeSubcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and FisheriesUnited States House of Representatives409 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Jared HuffmanRanking MemberHouse Natural Resources CommitteeSubcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and FisheriesUnited States House of Representatives2445 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515 Dear Chairman Bentz and Ranking Member Huffman ..read more

Call for Abstracts – Oral and Poster Presentations Abstract Submission Opens: March 25, 2024Abstract Deadline: April 26, 2024 Submit abstract   The American Fisheries Society (AFS), President Cecil Jennings, the AFS Western Division, and AFS Pacific Islands Chapter are excited to host the 154th AFS Annual Meeting, September 15-19, 2024, in Honolulu, Hawai’i. Symposia related to ..read more

Fact Sheet: Restoring the Salmon Runs of the Snake River Basin Fact Sheet: Salmon Science: From the River to the Sea Fact Sheet: The Science Is Clear: Breach the Snake River Dams ..read more

AFS members: Please watch your email for voting instructions. I possess an infinite passion for aquatic resources, just like you. This mutual enthusiasm brings us together, and our unique stories contribute to the diversity of the American Fisheries Society (AFS). I am honored to be associated with AFS and grateful for the opportunity to share ..read more

AFS members: Please watch your email for voting instructions. BACKGROUND I am driven by an insatiable curiosity about the natural world. While growing up, my favorite activity was exploring, and the best expeditions involved being in the water where I could observe fish. I was intrigued by how well adapted fishes are for life in ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 27, 2024 Contact: Beth Beard, 301-453-5818 (office & mobile)bbeard@fisheries.org FISHERIES SCIENTISTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO CONVENE IN SEATTLE World Fisheries Congress Held Every Four Years SEATTLE, WASHINGTON — More than 1,500 research scientists, educators, students, resource managers, and others are gathering in Seattle for the 9th World Fisheries Congress, March 3-7 ..read more