Welcome to the Michigan Chapter of AFS

The Michigan Chapter of the American Fisheries Society is a professional organization interested in maintaining high standards for the fisheries profession and ensuring conservation of Michigan’s aquatic resources. The Michigan Chapter was founded in 1973 and serves about 400 members throughout the state. The primary objectives of the Chapter are to provide a forum for discussion of fishery issues, increase the awareness of aquatic resource problems in the State, and allow networking of people with common interests. Activities of the Michigan Chapter revolve around annual meetings, continuing education workshops, newsletters, and the activities of twelve standing committees.

 

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2021 Newsletter Now Available

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(Click for PDF version) July 9, 2026 Mr. Russell VoughtDirectorOffice of Management and BudgetExecutive Office of the President725 17th Street, NWWashington, DC 20503  Via regulations.gov Re: Proposed Rule, Federal Financial Assistance, Docket OMB-2026-0034  Dear Mr. Vought: The American Fisheries Society (AFS) is the world’s oldest and largest professional society of fisheries and aquatics researchers and managers, founded in 1870. The society promotes scientific research and sustainable management of fisheries resources, publishes five of the world’s...Read more