Policy
The American Fisheries Society provides science-based advice on important fisheries-related issues, and encourages its members to get engaged on current events. Read about them here:
https://fisheries.org/2017/09/40110/
https://fisheries.org/2017/09/trump-administration-solicits-input-on-wotus-replacement/
https://fisheries.org/2017/09/magnuson-stevens-act-hearing/
https://fisheries.org/2017/09/share-act-hearing/
NMFS’ Oliver Testifies Before Senate Subcommittee on Magnuson-Stevens Act
House Appropriators Recognize Value of Professional Scientific Societies
House Natural Resources Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Magnuson-Stevens Act
20,000 Scientists Warn that Repeal of Wetlands Rule Puts Important Aquatic Resources at Risk
Appropriations Bill Aims to Exempt Clean Water Rule from Public Comments
Bi-partisan Legislation Aims to Authorize National Fish Habitat Partnership
NOAA Fisheries and the Five Gulf Coast States Align Red Snapper Fishing Seasons
Greg Sheehan Named Deputy Director of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Interior Secretary Zinke Testifies on Proposed Fiscal Year 2018 Budget