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- EIN 23-7226673
- (916) 201-5771
- 425 Barlow Pl Ste 110 Bethesda MD 20814-2169 USA
- www.afs-calneva.org
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Causes: Animals, Fisheries Resources
Mission: Facilitate information exchange
Programs: The organization organizes an annual meeting and provides continuing education to facilitate information exchange among professional fisheries biologists. The 2016 meeting in reno, nv attracted more than 400 participants and included 453 oral presentations and 110 poster presentations.
the california-nevada chapter of the american fisheries is one of the top 3 chapters in the society, with over 500 members. The region encompasses the most diverse ecosystems to support fish and qauatic life; from large rivers to mpuntain streams, reservoirs and alkline lakes, estuaries, marine and coastal waters, and even desert springs. The society builds relationships among members in public agencies, universities, and private and non-profit groups. Science and management of fisheries is improved through the afs journal pulications and conference presentations. The society provides scientific information to decision-makers. Membership provides access to industry information at the conference, through the newsletter, the website and other communications.