Regulatory and program changes to Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s (DFO) Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program (FFHPP) have been implemented. These changes were made in response to actions identified in the 2025 Red Tape Review Progress Report to support greater efficiency in project reviews while continuing to uphold environmental standards and respect the rights of […]
A link to AFS Unit Resource Center has been added to the Links page under the American Fisheries Society category. The American Fisheries Society has developed a variety of guidelines and toolkits to help Units grow and maintain themselves effectively. If you are a new Unit leader, check out the Unit Leaders Guide for a start, and […]
As of November 02, 2026, the Ontario Chapter has 100 paid members! The membership includes 41 regular, 28 student, 13 early career professional, 15 retired and 3 life members. Have you renewed your membership for 2027? Are you a member yet? If not, see the Become a Member page to find out why you should […]
Registration for AFS-OC’s Careers Workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 4th at 6:00 p.m. EDT is still open! This is a free combined panel event, Q&A, and workshop session (no membership required) with both virtual attendance and in-person sessions available at select locations. See the Poster for more details. To view locations and register for the event, […]
AFS 2027 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Bridging the Gap: Fish Health, Fish Management, and Fish Culture
Expressions of interest are invited for individuals wishing to serve as volunteer members (four-year term) as Specialist Subcommittee of the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC). Expressions of interest may be submitted between October 7, 2026, and November 12, 2026. See call for expressions of interest as specialist subcommittee members including early […]
Your innocent pet goldfish has a secret. If it ever were to go wild, it would turn into a giant predator that could destroy North America’s lakes. But how does an adorable shiny beacon of cuteness become such a feared invasive species? And what it’s being done to stop the goldfish already wreaking havoc in […]
The Great Lakes — the largest freshwater ecosystem on the planet — sustain millions of people across North America. But a hidden predator threatens their survival. The Fish Thief follows a group of determined individuals racing to uncover the cause and protect the region’s ecosystems, economies, and communities before it’s too late. Narrated by Academy […]
A synopsis of the 2025 AFS-OC Annual Meeting and Conference held March 21-23, 2025, at the University of Guelph, Ontario has been posted. See photos and review highlights of the event.
AFS-OC will be hosting a free careers presentation and workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 4th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. EDT. Join us as we cover a range of topics including potential career pathways, job searches and applications, interviews, networking, and CV/resume-building. Then, a Q&A and open discussion will follow, with time at the end for a collaborative […]
