Reminder: Annual Chapter meeting abstract deadline is February 5
AFS Cal-Neva Newsblast
4 February 2021
Abstracts Due February 5, 2021 for Cal-Neva AFS Chapter Annual Meeting

Abstracts are rolling in!  Don't miss your chance to get on the boat!

This year's annual meeting will be held virtually, March 1 - March 5, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Cal-Neva AFS program committee welcomes your abstracts for oral presentations and posters. 

Abstracts for ALL presentations and posters must be submitted by using the online abstract form. The abstract submission deadline has been extended to February 5th, 2021.

Travel Awards!

The AFS Cal-Neva Chapter Annual Travel Award provides monetary awards for deserving student or young professional applicants to support their attendance of conferences, annual meetings, or workshops.  For 2021, this award will support remote conferences or trainings that are AFS or fisheries related. Any member of the AFS who is active in fisheries, environmental sciences and management, or related aquatic disciplines is eligible to apply. 

Attendance support of up to $500.00 will be made available for up to two successful applicants for 2021. Applications must be received no later than February 19, 2021 at 5:00pm PST.

Get more information about the Travel Awards here
Small Grants Program

The Cal-Neva Chapter of AFS has created a 'Small Grants Program' to provide funding to fisheries-related projects in California and Nevada.  Our goal is to fund at least two grants, for a total of $3,000 across all grants.  This money can be used to get a project started or to supplement funding from other sources.  

In 2021 the following dates apply: Application open period from February 10-April 2, 2021, with a 2-week review period, and 2 weeks for the Grant Committee to make selections.

Get more information about the Small Grants Program here
Renew Your AFS and Cal-Neva Membership for 2021!

It's time to renew your AFS membership for 2021. Show that you believe in the importance and future of the fisheries profession by being part of the oldest, largest, and most influential association of fisheries professionals in the world. The American Fisheries Society stands ready to help you invest in your future!
  • Professional development to go further with your education and career
  • Network with colleagues from around the world
  • Keep up with the latest science
  • Find new career opportunities
  • Advance the knowledge, management and conservation of fish and aquatic habitats
Benefits to joining AFS include subscription to monthly Fisheries magazine; special member prices for AFS Annual Meeting registration, journals and books; networking opportunities with other fishery and aquatic resource professionals; access to the Society's Jobs Bulletin on the Web; and as a student member, your membership allows you to apply for student travel awards and scholarships.

When joining AFS, be sure to check the box and join the California-Nevada Chapter for only $10 more. This will allow you to vote in elections for the Chapter's officers.

Join or renew your membership here
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