Northeastern Division – Regional Division of the American Fisheries Society

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About NED-AFS

The Northeastern Division (NED) is one of four geographic subdivisions of the American Fisheries Society (AFS). AFS members who reside in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont, and the Provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec are automatically members of the NED. Our next meeting will be held August 14th in conjunction with the National AFS event. Learn more about AFS membership.

Our mission is to:

Advance the conservation, development and wise use of fishery resources for optimum use and enjoyment by all
Gather and disseminate information on fisheries science and management.
Promote and evaluate the educational, scientific and technical aspects of the fisheries profession.

In 2026, the American Fisheries Society returns to the city of Columbus, Ohio, for the first time since 1933. President Gary Whelan, the North Central Division, and the Ohio Chapter invite you to join us August 30 – September 3, 2026 on the banks of the Scioto River.

The theme for 2026 is “The heart of sustainability: Habitat as the foundation of productive fisheries“. The Columbus Program Committee invites submissions of abstracts for oral and poster presentations that support the theme and look to advance the fisheries profession through April 22, 2026.

New AFS Partnership with Optic Nerve Eyewear

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 1, 2026 Contact:Lauren TannerAmerican Fisheries Societyltanner@fisheries.org American Fisheries Society Announces Partnership with Optic Nerve Eyewear to Support Member Safety and Performance The...

Published on: 2026-04-01

Webinar: Verbal Judo – A Method to Improve Your Ability to Talk to Those Hostile to Conservation

Verbal Judo: A Method to Improve Your Ability to Talk to Those Hostile to Conservation April 28, 202612 pm Eastern Time Registration Presenter:Scott Bonar Successfully...

Published on: 2026-03-16

2026 Officer Election Voting Now Open

Voting is now open in the 2026 AFS Officer Election! Read the candidate statements for Jim Bowker and Steve Lochmann and then check your email...

Published on: 2026-03-02

2025 End-of-Year Book Sale

New titles on sale in 2025 include: 11th Annual Larval Fish Conference Advances in Understanding Landscape Influences on Freshwater Habitats and Biological Assemblages Aquatic Habitat...

Published on: 2025-12-11

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