WA-BC AFS

The WA-BC Chapter of @AmFisheriesSoc, the world's oldest & largest organization dedicated to advancing fisheries science and scientists

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Our Wenatchee Conference Recap is now live!
Take a moment to look back at the highlights and revisit your favorite moments from this year’s gathering.
Check it out here: https://t.co/nMC4wSQZTY

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If you missed out on purchasing conference merchandise during the event, we have great news—the online store has been reopened: https://t.co/JY5g5wBNDN

Be sure to place your order by May 3 at 11:59 PM to secure your items. All orders will ship starting May 15.

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Remembering Dr. Allan Scholz (1948–2026) and his lasting impact on students and fisheries research.
Give: https://t.co/zKyfNRHCDu
Obituary: https://t.co/VTzFQ1fU9g

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Final call to RSVP for the 2026 WDAFS Student Colloquium (May 2–4 at Champoeg State Heritage Area)!
A weekend for student connection, growth, and prep for the Annual Meeting.
Limited spots — RSVP now.
https://t.co/vaJVRMOXBV

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Welcome our next 2026 plenary speaker: Dr. Barry Berejikian of NOAA Fisheries!
His research on hatchery‑wild salmon interactions is driving major advances in salmon conservation.
A leader in salmon conservation and hatchery innovation — you won’t want to miss his session.

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🌊 Excited to announce Dr. Cindy R. Elliser as a 2026 plenary speaker! Founder of Pacific Mammal Research + Associate Director of the Salish Sea Institute, she brings 25+ years of expertise in behavioral ecology and collaborative science.
Join us in 2026! #SalishSea #Conservation

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🌿 Exciting news! Photographer, wildlife biologist & educator David Moskowitz will be a plenary speaker at our 2026 Conference. From Caribou Rainforest to the Cascades Wolverine Project, his work shows the power of science + storytelling in conservation. ✨

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🌊🐾 Call for Abstracts! Join us at the 2026 Joint Annual Conference – Seas to Summits: Connecting Habitats, Species & People
📅 April 6–9, 2026 | Wenatchee, WA
📝 Abstract deadline: Jan 23, 2026
Students encouraged to present! 🎓
Submit today ➡️ https://t.co/TxV0xtafCQ

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🌟 Big News! Registration Opens Tomorrow! 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce that registration for the 2026 Joint Annual Conference kicks off tomorrow! 🎉

��� Register Here: https://t.co/VUnLEAVPZ6

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We’re excited to share the latest updates from our Hatchery Evaluation Working Group! 🐟
https://t.co/OIwQvMn6j4

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🌊🏔 Exciting news! The winning logo for Seas to Summits 2026 has been revealed 🎉
👏 Congrats to Grace Barthelmess (Eastern Washington University) for her design capturing the connections between habitats, species & people.
Join us April 6–9, 2026 in Wenatchee, WA!
#AFS #TWS

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🌊🐟 Upcoming MCC Seminar Join Doug Watkinson (DFO) as he discusses species at risk in Alberta’s Milk River.
📅 Nov 27, 2025 | 🕑 2 PM CST | 💻 Online via Teams
👉 Register: https://t.co/qhEMrlFpzH
Let’s support our colleagues in the Mid-Canada Chapter! #Fisheries #Conservation

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🎣✨ To review all the great fun from Cascadia Catch, check out their Facebook page 👉 https://t.co/yVa3WhTRZ5

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👨‍👩‍��‍👦 Parents attending WABC & WA-TWS 2026 — we’ve got you covered!

Bring your kids and enjoy:
🧸 Activity bags
🎨 1-hr craft workshops
🚌 Field trip to Rocky Reach Discovery Center
🤝 Support during your presentation

Let us know what you need: [email protected]

#WABC2026

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🐟🎓 Calling all students passionate about salmon & aquatic conservation!
Apply now for the 2026 Cederholm Scholarships:
💰 $1,500 for undergrads
💰 $3,000 for grads (MS/PhD)
Deadline: Dec 8, 2025
Winners: Dec 19, 2025

Details & apply 👉 https://t.co/P7O4YBCeOk
#Scholarship

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The spirit of the Cascadia Catch lives on through our incredible student anglers! Their passion for the sport shines through in every cast, release, and measured catch 🎣

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📸 Cascadia Catch – WEEK ONE LEADERBOARDS! 🐟🔥

The results are in! Want to see who’s leading in:
🏫 School Points
🌈 Longest Rainbow Trout/Steelhead
🐟 Shortest Rainbow Trout/Steelhead
🎣 Most Freshwater Species?

👉 Check out the leaderboard and see where your school stands!

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🎣 Cascadia Catch – Week One Leader!
Torrie Nicholas (MSc @ Thompson Rivers U) landed a beast: 50.8 cm Rainbow Trout 🌈🔥
Longest of the week — nice fish, Torrie! 🏆
🎥 Watch the release: https://t.co/nHZhdBqaWq

#CascadiaCatch #ThompsonRiversUniversity #WeekOneLeader

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🎣 Universities repping at #CascadiaCatch:

🏫 TRU – 22 members, 1 catch
🏫 UNBC – 9 members, 3 catches
🏫 SFU, UVic, UWash – 4 each
🏫 UBC, WSU, Eastern WA – 1 each

Let’s see who reels in the next big one!

#FishBiology #FieldworkFun

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📏 Measure properly to avoid penalties.

Before you head out, make sure you're familiar with the regulations — your catch depends on it!

📸 See the posted rules for details.

#CascadiaCatch #FishSmart #KnowTheRegs #ConservationMatters #FishingRules