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I am on a little “rinse and repeat” here with the various pieces from the SFR 50th Anniversary publication. This part talks about how SFR assisted and shaped the maturation
As I have done for a few weeks now, I am sharing various pieces from the SFR 50th Anniversary publication. I hope this sets the stage for you all to
2025 marks the 75th Anniversary of the passage of the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act (SFR). This legislation was truly transformative for the fisheries profession. Additionally, the Wallop-Breaux Amendment in
February 17, 2025 The Honorable Doug Burgum, SecretaryDepartment of the Interior1849 C Street, NWWashington, DC 20240 RE: USGS Cooperative Wildlife Research Units Dear Secretary Burgum: I am writing on behalf
The American Fisheries Society is the world’s oldest and largest professional society dedicated to fisheries and aquatic species and we represent thousands of professionals and students that have dedicated their
American Catfishing Association * American Fisheries Society * American Fly Fishing Trade Association * American Sportfishing Association * Angler Action Foundation * Archery Trade Association * Association of Fish &
February 4, 2025 President Donald TrumpThe White House1600 Pennsylvania AvenueWashington, DC Dear President Trump: The American Fisheries Society (AFS), the world’s oldest and largest fisheries science society in the world,
November 7, 2024 Ms. Noel SharpAquatic Resources DivisionDepartment of Natural ResourcesState of Washington1111 Washington St SE; MS: 47027Olympia, WA 98504 Re: Department of Natural Resources, Modification of WAC 332-30 Dear
October 29, 2024 Ms. Ann HijuelosSenior Project Manager, Lower Mississippi River Comprehensive Management StudyUnited States Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District Lower Mississippi River Comprehensive Management Study Team Re:
PDF format SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF AN INTERDISCIPLINARY TRAINING, RESEARCH, AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER TO SUPPORT INSTREAM FLOW AND WATER LEVEL CONSERVATION WHEREAS, since 1998 the Instream Flow Council (“Council”) has
