to management. All agencies (federal, state, provincial, and tribal) should work cooperatively and apply an ecological approach that includes habitat and watershed perspectives, community interactions, and genetic and ecological processes.... Read More
...riparian area fish habitats. Therefore, AFS strongly recommends that all land managers actively work to determine and implement scientifically-supported management practices for riparian areas. Action Plan The American Fisheries Society... Read More
...society. To date, we scientists have been only marginally effective at communicating the urgency and relevance of environmental messages. Far too often we shy away from controversy, preach only to... Read More
...overcome this by developing improved opportunities to have all viewpoints respectfully heard. Finally, we have an amazingly diverse set of employers represented in AFS, ranging from governmental agencies, to academic... Read More
...Wildlife. The fate of urban fish and their habitats also affects urban people, particularly in terms of water quality, water management, and quality of life. “If you are concerned about... Read More
...to grow, the effects of urbanization on streams and other habitats will become increasingly important to aquatic resource managers and land use planners. Urbanization of watersheds is almost invariably accompanied... Read More
decline in available habitat. North American and European scientists review the processes that control habitat availability, explore the issues impacting the quality of this habitat, and assess the biological factors... Read More
wondered about “chloride loading” for 40 years, mostly because those ephemeral pyramids of rock salt created each fall by transportation crews would eventually be spread on winter roads where I... Read More
supports and promotes the use of best available science in policymaking. The SFRBTF is the backbone of fisheries conservation in the U.S. Nearly $650 million is distributed annually to state... Read More
...considered for three years in a row without resubmission, although nominators are strongly encouraged to submit updated nominations. Nominations shall be submitted through the online form and will require the... Read More
