Illinois Chapter of the

AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY

The Illinois Chapter of the American Fisheries Society is the professional fisheries organization for Illinois.  Our membership represents the dedicated folks who work in diverse venues including government agencies, universities, environmental consulting businesses, and non-profit environmental organizations.  We also welcome membership for anyone interested in conservation of fisheries and fish resources in Illinois and its surrounding waters.  The Chapter was founded in 1963 and answers directly to the national American Fisheries Society, the largest fisheries organization in the world.

Some of the many things the Chapter does for fisheries and aquatic resources in Illinois:

• Promotes training of fisheries professionals

• Provides education outreach to the citizens of Illinois

• Fosters research in fisheries and aquatic sciences

• Provides sound fisheries policy information for decision makers at state, regional, and national levels

• Enhances communication and synergistic relationships among fisheries professionals

To learn more about our activities, please browse the site and, in particular, look over our quarterly newsletters.  It should be clear that fisheries management, conservation, and education are alive and well in Illinois.

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