Environment DEC
From the October 2006 issue
American Fisheries Society Holds 136th Annual Meeting at Lake Placid
DEC and the New York Chapter of the American Fisheries Society (AFS) invited scientists from around the world to AFS's 136th Annual Meeting at Lake Placid, Essex County from September 10-14, 2006.
State's Fisheries Among Nation's Best
Aquatic and fisheries scientists
representing countries from around
the world were at the meeting
"New York State's fisheries are among the best in the nation, with many streams, ponds and lakes surrounding beautiful Lake Placid. We have worked hard to protect these important natural resources so they not only provide endless fishing opportunities for anglers, but also keep our aquatic ecosystems balanced and healthy," said DEC Commissioner Denise Sheehan. "I am excited that the American Fisheries Society has chosen to focus its annual meeting on New York and on the importance of the interrelations between humans and our aquatic resources."
The theme of this year's meeting was, "Fish in the Balance." The meeting explored the interrelation between fish, aquatic habitats and humans, and also highlighted the challenges facing aquatic resource professionals as they explore methods to resolve conflicts between those that use or have an interest in our aquatic resources.
DEC employees Shaun Keeler, Ed Woltman, Doug Stang and Professor of Natural Resources at Cornell University, Ed Mills receive a certificate of appreciation from Christopher Kohler (center), American Fisheries Society President
More Than 1,000 Papers Presented
Nearly 2,000 aquatic and fisheries scientists from 39 countries visited Lake Placid and reported on various research and management topics. More than 1,100 technical presentations and 200 technical poster presentations were given during the four days of the meeting.
The Conference's mentoring
program paired fisheries experts
with students
Thirty-two symposia were conducted, including special sessions on the Hudson River Estuary, atmospheric pollutants, brook trout, Atlantic salmon and northern pike. Awards of excellence were presented to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of fisheries science. The best conference presentations also received awards.
Symposia Highlights
Eight of the 32 symposia presented at the conference are highlighted below:
Throughout the four day meeting,
more than 30 symposia were held
- Brook Trout: Conservation Challenges at Multiple Scales
- Salmon and Trout in the Great Lakes: A Balancing Act
- Comparisons of Steelhead Populations and Management: From the Great Lakes to the West Coast
- Oneida Lake - Celebrating 50 Years of Research on Fish Population Dynamics
- The Hudson River Estuary: The Past, Present and Future of Fishes and Their Habitats in a Human Dominated Estuarine System
- Atmospheric Pollutants: Linkages Across Air, Land, and Water and Their Impacts on Aquatic and Forest Ecosystems
- Ecological, Social and Political Challenges of Managing Landlocked Sea Lamprey Populations in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Basin
- Strategies to Prevent, Contain, and Manage Aquatic Invasions: How Can We Improve Effectiveness?
About AFS
AFS, founded in 1870, is the oldest and largest professional society representing fisheries scientists. Its mission is to improve the conservation and sustainability of fishery resources and aquatic ecosystems by advancing fisheries and aquatic science and promoting the development of fisheries professionals. AFS publishes some of the world's leading fisheries research journals. See "Related Links" below to learn more about AFS.
