Welcome to the Illinois Chapter of AFS!
About Us:
The Illinois Chapter of the American Fisheries society is an community of professionals in fisheries* research and management in Illinois. Specifically, we are a state chapter of the international American Fisheries Society.
Our Mission:
The mission of the Illinois Chapter of the American Fisheries Society is the same as the parent society mission (see below). The difference is that it seeks to particularly fulfill those goals here in Illinois as outlined in the objectives.
Mission of the 'Parent' American Fisheries Society:
"...To advance sound science, promote professional development, and disseminate science‐based fisheries information for the global protection, conservation, and sustainability of fisheries resources and aquatic ecosystems."
"...To advance sound science, promote professional development, and disseminate science‐based fisheries information for the global protection, conservation, and sustainability of fisheries resources and aquatic ecosystems."
*Fisheries are the industry or occupation devoted to the catching, processing, or selling of fish, shellfish, or other aquatic animals. The word is often also used to refer to a place where fish or other aquatic animals are caught for food or sport, and should include the aquatic animals targeted for capture/harvest, the places from which those populations are harvested, and the human communities and industry surrounding their capture and harvest.
Current Corporate Sponsors:
We thank all our sponsors for their 2024 sponsorship of the Illinois Chapter of the American Fisheries Society
Gold Sponsors:
Bronze Sponsors:
Our corporate sponsors partner with our organization in conserving fisheries resources. Sponsors help us provide value and support for our members. Please see our Membership page if your organization or business would like to become a sponsor of the Illinois Chapter of the American Fisheries Society.
