To be silent is to be complicit. George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor have been added to the long list of Black victims of racism and inequities in our Nation. The American Fisheries Society recognizes the pain and anger that people feel in response to these recent events. We stand in solidarity with the Black community against racial biases and injustices, and we support our colleagues, students, and friends that are impacted by these actions. As AFS members, we are connected through our passion for fishes, fishing, and the environment. All spaces should be safe and welcoming to everyone, but unfortunately we do not all share the same experiences in these settings. AFS rejects discrimination and harassment by any means, and currently operates under the recently revised guidelines of the AFS Standards of Professional Conduct. AFS strives for the advancement of equity and inclusion in the fisheries profession, and beyond. Every AFS Chapter, Section, and Subunit has the responsibility and power to accomplish these goals.
Scott Bonar AFS President |
Jesse Trushenski AFS Past President |
Brian Murphy AFS President Elect |
Leanne Roulson AFS First Vice President |
April Croxton AFS Second Vice President |
Doug Austen AFS Executive Director |