REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! “Living Breath of wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ” Indigenous Foods and Ecological Knowledge Symposium

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“Reclaiming Food as Family Medicine”

“Living Breath of wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ” Indigenous Foods and Ecological Knowledge Symposium
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, May 3 and 4, 2019wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ Intellectual House,  4249 Whitman Court, Seattle, WA 98195

Join us for this year’s Living Breath Indigenous Foods and Ecological Knowledge Symposium. This year we have opened our doors to invite you to two days of amazing panels and break-out sessions in honor of Native family food traditions. Register at, https://bpt.me/4099924

Check out our fabulous line-up of Speakers and Presentations:

Friday Keynote Address:

  • Dr Rawiri Tinirau ,Te Atawhai o te Ao  (Māori), Fiona Wiremu (Māori), “He moumou kai, he moumou tāngata: Kai governance, kai sovereignty, and the (re)production of Kai – He Rongoā ngā kai (kai as medicine).”

Saturday Keynote Address:

  • Gail Gus Williams (Tseshaht), Charlotte Coté (Tseshaht), “tuukᵚʔasiił (cultivating) a Space for Community Healing, Wellness, and Revitalization: The Tseshaht Community Garden Project.”

Speakers/Panels:

  • Lisa M. Barrell  (Jamestown S’Klallam), Mack Grinnell (Jamestown S’Kllalam), “yəhúməct Taking Care of Yourself with Traditional Foods and Culture. Jamestown S’Klallam Traditional Foods Project.”
  • Tli’linukw, Sara Child (Kwakiutl), Tłi’anis, Ema Sheena (Kwakiutl and Interior Salish, Kwakwaka’wakw Youth, “Hase’: Breath of our Ancestors. Language Revitalization and the restoration of Sa̱nala: Wholeness.”
  • Noemi Perez Vargas (Zapotec community of Cuajimoloyas, Oaxaca Mexico), “Herencia de una Tierra Viva (Legacy of a Living Land).
  • Isabell Ides (Makah), “Traditional Foods and Medicines-Hi·dasubač Intiative.”
  • Janis Fairbanks, Jeff Savage, Ellen Friedrich, Zackarion LaRonge (Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa), “Nagaajiwanaang: Dakonigaade gaye ganawenjige i’iw gete-wiisiniwin dawiidookodaadiwag. (They take hold of and care of the old foods to help each other.) Fond du Lac Reservation: Reclaiming and Revitalizing Food Traditions for Community Wellness.”
  • Adrianne Lickers Xavier (Six Nations), “Our Sustenance. Six Nations Food Access Program.”
  • Shallee Baker (Port Gamble S’Klallam), “Port Gamble S’Klallam, Traditional Sustainable Practices.
  • Vina Brown, (Heiltsuk/Nuu-Chah-Nulth) “ƛ̓kvḷá: Roe, Rights, and Resistance.”
  • Mariaelena Huambachano (Quechua), “Food is Sacred: It is our “Right to Food and Holistic Well-being.”
  • Glen Pinkham (Yakama), “Glen Pinkham verses Washington case – selling elk & deer jerky.”
  • Talon Claybrook (Mvskoke), Brian Klopotek (Choctaw), Joe Scott, “Reflections on The Three Sisters Project: Growing Corn, Beans, and Squash Out of Place.
  • Patricia Conway (Puyallup), Davina Barril (Tlingít), Chief Leschi School students, “Reclaiming Food as Family Medicine with Evergreen Tree Tip Teas and Herbal Honeys.”

Our final program schedule will be available in April.

Information on past events:

Visit our website, http://www.livingbreathsymposium.org/,

Facebook www.facebook.com/UWLivingBreath, and

Twitter @LivingBreathUW #livingbreath2018 #indigenousknowledge.

Sponsors: Na’ah Illahee Fund, UW Department of American Indian Studies, UW College of the Environment, UW Nutritional Sciences Program, Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity (OMAD), Bill Holm Center, UW Tacoma, School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, UW Tacoma, Assistant Chancellor of Equity and Inclusion, UW Canadian Studies Center/Jackson School, Indigenous Wellness Research Institute (IWRI), UW Department of Geography, The Acequia Institute, Dr. Marc Gladney,  wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ Intellectual House, UW School of Medicine, Dep’t of Bioethics/Humanities, UW Tacoma, Division of Social and Historical Studies, Glen Pinkham.

Our 2019 Living Breath Symposium Committee: Susan Balbas, Jordan Brown, Charlotte Coté, Dian Million, Michelle Montgomery.

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Charlotte Coté (Tseshaht/Nuu-chah-nulth), Ph.D.
Associate Professor, University of Washington, Department of American Indian Studies, Box 354305,Seattle, WA, 98195,(206)221-6549, https://ais.washington.edu/.
Author: Spirits of Our Whaling Ancestors: Revitalizing Makah and Nuu-chah-nulth Traditions, UW Press, http://www.washington.edu/uwpress/search/books/COTSPI.html.
– Affiliated Faculty, UW Canadian Studies Center Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, https://jsis.washington.edu/canada/
– Chair, UW wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ Intellectual House Planning Committee, http://www.washington.edu/diversity/tribal-relations/intellectual-house/committee-members/.
– Chair,”The Living Breath of wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ” Indigenous Foods and Ecological Knowledge Symposium Planning Committee, www.facebook.com/UWLivingBreath?fref=ts.
– Co-Editor, Indigenous Confluences Series, UW Press, http://www.washington.edu/uwpress/books/series/SeriesIC.html.
– President, Potlatch Fund, http://www.potlatchfund.org/.

Shellfish Specialist, Partnership for the Delware Estuary (Wilmington, DE)

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Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, a regional environmental nonprofit organization based in Wilmington, Delaware, seeks a Shellfish Specialist to assist in a diverse array of ongoing research projects including surveys, assessments, and propagation of freshwater and marine bivalves.  The position will work closely with science staff to carry out research beginning as early as April 2019.   Available individuals who have experience in bivalve shellfish propagation and restoration are encouraged to apply with a cover letter, resume, and names and email information of two references.  A more detailed description is attached. This is a regular full time exempt position.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a resume by March 15th, 2019, to: Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, 110 South Poplar Street, Suite 202, Wilmington, DE 19801; by fax to (302) 655-4991; or by e-mail to apadeletti@delawareestuary.org.

Partnership for the Delaware Estuary Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of religious affiliation, race, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or any category that becomes protected by federal labor law.  Candidates must be able to work legally in the United States.

Partnership for the Delaware Estuary

JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Shellfish Specialist collects, enters, organizes and analyzes scientific results from diverse research and restoration projects that focus on native species of bivalve shellfish such as oysters and freshwater mussels.

JOB FUNCTIONS

  1. Assists with research and restoration projects for the Freshwater Mussel Recovery Program and Delaware Estuary Living Shoreline Initiative.
    • Performs office, field, and laboratory tasks using established SOPs and methods.
    • Assists with research experiments and field monitoring to discern ecosystem services provided by bivalve mollusks.
    • Support with data management including data entry, archiving, and analysis.
    • Help prepare technical reports and research proposals.
    • Compiles and shares results via professional presentations.
  2. Provides project support for the Mussels for Clean Water Initiative.
    • Contributes to organizing technical meetings and coordinate communications with partners.
    • Assists with research and development of mussel propagation and rearing methods.
    • Performs literature reviews and organizes technical documents.
    • Help prepare science translation products such as fact sheets and web content.
  3. Performs departmental duties
    • Support the oyster shell recycling program as needed.
    • Provides field and laboratory assistance for diverse science projects, as requested.
    • Helps to maintain data quality and assurance.
    • Maintains all state and federal scientific permits related to shellfish programs.
    • Create and edit diverse scientific content for physical and digital media.
    • Supports citizen science and outreach programs, as requested.
  4. Completes other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a life or environmental science field .
  2. 1 year of experience working with bivalve shellfish (experience with both freshwater and saltwater species is preferred).
  3. General understanding of environmental and ecological sciences.
  4. Experience working in a laboratory setting.
  5. Field experience such as wading, boating, and snorkeling in coastal bays and rivers.
  6. High level of safety awareness.
  7. Ability to work cooperatively on a field team and independently on office/data tasks.
  8. Ability to swim and work in various field conditions.
  9. Strong organizational skills, adaptability, and efficiency.
  10. Strong interpersonal skills to contribute to diverse teams of PDE staff and external partners.
  11. Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and statistical software. ArcGIS experience is preferred.
  12. Excellent written/oral communication skills
  13. Valid United States driver’s license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Time spent in this position will be split between being in an office setting and outdoors (including wetlands, creeks, lakes, and rivers throughout the Delaware Estuary).  Occasionally, there will be tasks completed in a warehouse facility as well as a laboratory.  Work hours may shift dependent on the tides or project assignment.  Long hours and weekend work will occasionally be necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The incumbent should be able to lift 50 pounds. The incumbent should be able to sit and stand for at least 5 hours at a time.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Shellfish Coordinator

Direct reports:  none

Natural Resource Specialist 2 (Marine Fishery Research Biologist) (Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Newport, OR)

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Initial Posting Date: 02/21/2019Application Deadline:

03/14/2019Agency:

Department of Fish and WildlifeSalary Range:

$3,664 – $5,339Position Type:

EmployeePosition Title:

Natural Resource Specialist 2 (Marine Fishery Research Biologist)Job Description:

Make a Difference in Oregon’s Natural Resources!

ODFW Mission: To protect and enhance Oregon’s fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations.

Do you have a passion for marine fisheries research and an interest in designing and conducting research off the coast of Oregon, then this position may be for you!

What you will do:

The goals for this field team are to design and implement field-based fishery-independent surveys and research projects of marine fish species and invertebrates for the primary purpose of providing information for federal and state stock assessment processes. The person in this position functions as a researcher and field crew leader providing research, analytical, and field support to the research project leader. Duties include designing and conducting field research, leading a field crew, analyzing data, and writing reports. The major roles and responsibilities of this position are to:

•Coordinate research investigations of fish/invertebrate ecology, fishery practices and survey techniques. Take multi-day or single day trips to sea on-board commercial or chartered fishing vessels. Design and conduct studies examining fish abundance and distribution, gear performance and/or gear types on bycatch levels and composition, fish/invertebrate movements and improving our understanding of the basic biology of marine fish/invertebrates. Design and conduct field experiments to specially designed equipment performance and capabilities, and develop statistically valid sampling protocols that will guide use of the equipment in subsequent field work. Deploy, operate, calibrate, and maintain complex field equipment, including (for example) underwater stereo video systems, hydroacoustic systems, acoustic tracking systems, and positioning systems. Collect biological samples and fishery data dockside or at sea and measure/determine species metrics such as length, weight, sex, maturity. Operate 25 foot ocean research vessel. Code biological data on collection sheets for subsequent data processing. Maintain ODFWs aquaria and fish/invertebrate specimens residing within the aquaria.

• Analyze data from research projects. Use GIS, statistical packages, and other specialized software to conduct spatial and statistical analysis of data collected during research projects. Apply and interpret statistical test procedures (Generalized linear models (GLMs), ANOVA, regression, logistic regression, nonparametric tests, etc.) to analyze data. Evaluate variables for normality, heteroscedasticity; apply and test transformations to dependent and independent variables prior to applying statistical tests. Evaluate uncertainty in the data through simulation and other methods. Use image analysis software to analyze and interpret video images to quantify area of view and measure fish or other features of the image. Draft, edit and finalize reports and scientific papers describing research projects, communicate results to various audiences.

•Plan, lead and coordinate the work of the marine fisheries research project.

•Serve as agency representative to fishery participants and public.

Working Conditions:

• Requires frequent (monthly) trips to sea aboard commercial (or chartered) fishing vessels. Work at sea will often be done during stormy weather and rough ocean conditions, and will involve working with nets and around deck machinery such as winches.  Dockside work will involve examining catches and observing offloading of catches.  This dockside work will be done in fish plants around equipment such as forklifts; floors are usually wet and slippery. Considerable time will be spent doing data analysis using a computer, and sample or slide analysis using a microscope. This job requires frequent (monthly) schedule flexibility, with work hours often on weekends, after 5:00 PM or before 8:00 AM daily.

• Requires a Boater Education Card obtained through the Oregon State Marine Board.

Criminal Records/DMV Check
Applicants are subject to both a criminal history and motor vehicles check. Out-of-state finalists will be required to present a current certified driving record for review. Adverse background information may disqualify you from further consideration.

NOTE: Within three-days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the U.S. Department Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODFW participates in E-Verify. ODFW is not able to support VISA sponsorships.

We are seeking applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and have the following experience:

Minimum Qualifications: Two years of biological/ecological/oceanographic experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or marine program that included one year of at least two of the following: gathering data, analyzing data, or preparing reports, and a Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science, Marine Biology, Marine Ecology, Biological Oceanography, Marine Fisheries Management/Science, or a closely-related Bachelor’s degree with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biological/ecological/oceanographic coursework; or three additional years of  biological/ecological/oceanographic experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or marine program;

OR One year of biological/ecological/oceanographic experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or marine program that included at least two of the following: gathering data, analyzing data, or preparing reports, and a Master’s degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science, Marine Biology, Marine Ecology, Biological Oceanography, Marine Fisheries Management/Science, or a closely-related Master’s degree in biological/ecological/oceanographic sciences;

OR A Doctorate degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science, Marine Biology, Marine Ecology, Biological Oceanography, Marine Fisheries Management/Science, or a closely-related Doctorate degree in biological/ecological sciences.

Requested Skills:

• Working at sea aboard fishing and/or research vessels
•Experience in processing and analyzing complex datasets using R software
•Experience generating population estimates for marine species
•Experience with marine fisheries stock assessments and their data inputs
•Experience writing and publishing scientific reports and publications
•Experience designing and conducting research projects to study marine fish and invertebrates
•Scheduling, coordinating and leading field-crews in at sea research
•Experience maintaining and culturing marine fish for extended periods of time

Additional Information:

Your answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the “Work Experience” section in your application or you may not be considered for this position. Resumes will not replace the completed “Work Experience” section in your online application. You may be disqualified if your work experience does not include information used to: 1) meet the minimum qualifications of the job and 2) back up your answers to the supplemental questions. Only those individuals who most closely match the requested skills will be invited to an interview.

Note: You will be required to provide a copy of your official or unofficial transcripts (online transcripts are acceptable) during the selection process that show your name, the name/address of the institution, coursework with passing grades, and degree conferred (including date), if you are using education to qualify.

Reasonable accommodations for interviews will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you are experiencing difficulty applying for this position or have questions, please contact the ODFW Human Resources office at 503-947-6051.

This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified people to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill other vacancies as they occur.

The employee in this position will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and will be subject to all terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement. Pay and benefits on all job listings may change without notice.

Veterans – If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the minimum qualifications, veterans’ preference points will be added to your score.  For more information on veterans’ preference points visit www.oregonjobs.org and select Veterans resources under Resources.

More information about our agency can be found on our social media accounts below and at myodfw.com  and http://www.dfw.state.or.us/

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Summer Courses at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS)

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Summer Courses at BIOS: Training the Next Generation of Scientists

The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) offers a suite of university-level summer courses, designed to immerse students in the study of marine science, with a program of coursework and research that is unique in marine science education. Founded in 1903, BIOS is a world-class ocean science research and education facility.

BIOS summer courses in marine science provide undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to expand their studies into subtropical environments and/or to investigate topics in ocean science, which are not offered within the curricula of their home institutions. BIOS has quick and easy access to a diverse array of subtropical marine habitats which, combined with lectures, discussions and integrated field work and laboratory exercises, provide an optimal environment for experiential learning.

See what courses we have planned for 2019!

Modern Observational Oceanography
June 30 – July 20
Instructors: Professor Nicholas Bates (BIOS & University of Southampton), Dr. Rod Johnson (BIOS) and Ruth Curry (WHOI & BIOS)

Coral Reef Ecology: Reef Response to Environmental Change
June 30 – July 20
Instructors: Dr. Samantha de Putron (BIOS), Dr. Raphael Ritson-Williams (California Academy of Sciences) and Dr. Gretchen Goodbody-Gringley (BIOS)

Marine Plankton Ecology
July 14 – August 3
Instructors: Dr. Amy Maas (BIOS) and Dr. Leocadio Blanco-Bercial (BIOS)
BIOS summer course scholarships are available to students of all nationalities, both undergraduates and graduates. Information on scholarships is available on our summer course webpage.

Students may obtain academic credit for these courses, pending exchange of information between BIOS and the student’s home institution.

Course details and the 2019 application instructions are now available on the webpage. The deadline to submit applications is April 15.

Late applications will be accepted only if the course is not full and considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Biology Department Book Club (Wednesday, March 6, 4:00 pm, HCK 312)

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Everyone Welcome! Winter Quarter Biology Book Club will meet for snacks and a brief discussion on Wednesday, March 6, at 4 p.m. in HCK 312. Please join in on the fun even if you haven’t finished the book. We hope to see you there!

Science Communication Panel Discussion (Thurs, 2/28; 3:30 pm, Wallace Hall Commons)

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Please share information about this panel discussion. Four science communications professionals will be serving on a panel discussion on Thursday, Feb 28, 3:30pm in Wallace Hall (ACC)

Should scientists serve as advocates within the public sphere? What’s the harm in ‘dumbing down’ science? Want to learn more about the opportunities, challenges, and pitfalls of communicating science? Join us for our final 2019 Environmental Communications Panel. Communication experts will share their perspectives during a lively Q & A with the audience. Come with questions, leave with fresh ideas!!  Follow along on Twitter – #UWenvirocomm

College of the Environment Scholarships for current students (now accepting applications, deadline 4/1)

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The College of the Environment is pleased to announce the availability of undergraduate scholarships for the 2019-2020 academic year.

Scholarships for Returning Undergraduates:

  • College of the Environment Scholarships – open to all College of the Environment students
  • Clarence H. Campbell Endowed Lauren Donaldson Scholarship –  open to students pursuing an Oceanography, Marine Biology or Aquatic & Fishery Sciences major
  • Yakama Nation Endowed Fund for Student Support – open to any Yakama Nation tribal member who is a student in the College of the Environment

Details can be found online at: https://environment.uw.edu/students/student-resources/scholarships-funding/undergraduate-scholarships-funding/college-of-the-environment-scholarships/

Application Deadline: April 1, 2019 at 12:00pm (noon)

Awards will be announced in early May 2019.

Eligibility: Scholarships are available for undergraduate students pursuing a major in the College of the Environment. Previous recipients may re-apply. Award decisions are based upon a combination of academic merit and financial need. At this time, all College of the Environment Scholarships require that students have unmet financial need as determined by the University of Washington Office of Student Financial Aid. Thus, you must have a current FAFSA or WASFA on file to be considered for these scholarships.

Award Amounts: Award amounts for all scholarships vary depending on availability of funds, but typically range from $2,000-$3,500 annually. Award amounts will be distributed over the course of Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters during the 2019-2020 academic year, paid directly to the recipient’s student account.

To apply for one or more College of the Environment Scholarships, please complete the Scholarship Application Survey  which will require you to submit the following:

  1. Unofficial Transcripts from UW (pdf format)
  2. Personal Statement of Academic and Professional Goals (pdf or Word document, 1 page maximum) which includes your intended major if you are undeclared. Please describe your academic and professional goals. Comment on your progress towards completing course requirements for your major/degree. Describe any other relevant experiences that have influenced your academic path, such as internships, volunteer work, research, outreach, etc. If applicable, describe barriers or challenges that you have faced in pursuing this field of study.

Please name your files using this format: 
Lastname.Firstname_Transcripts.pdf
Lastname.Firstname_Statement.pdf (or .doc or .docx)

Your application will not be complete, and therefore will not be considered, if you have not submitted all of these materials.

**Please Note: once you start the survey, you will NOT be able to save your work in draft form and come back later to finish. Therefore, be sure you have your files (Unofficial Transcripts and Personal Statement) ready and available for upload before you begin.

Questions? Contact the Dean’s Office Academic Affairs team via email at coenvaa@uw.edu

Diversity in STEM Seminar: Spring Quarter Course (GEN ST 297C)

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General Studies 297C – Undergraduate Seminar: Exploring Diversity in UW STEM Research
Tuesdays 2:30pm-3:20pm | MGH 271
1 CR, CR/NC
Learn about current UW STEM Research in a diversity context directly from UW researchers, graduate students, staff and faculty. Topics covered in past quarters include
  • Women in STEM disciplines
  • People with Disabillities in STEM
  • Biomechanics
  • Promoting inclusive STEM education through Multicultural Outreach
  • Women on private company boards of high technology companies
  • Being Out in STEM
  • Indigenous cultural influences on current STEM research
  • Diverse Voices Project in Tech Policy

Red Sea Summer Program 2019

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KAUST’s Marine Science program will be hosting a three-week summer course from July 21 to August 8, 2019. The course will highlight a range of topics relevant to the Red Sea Research Center’s work, including genomics, microbiology, ecology, environmental science, and biological oceanography. Several KAUST faculty will be participating. The course will consist of a combination of lectures, fieldwork, labwork, and data analysis workshops, with an emphasis on hands-on experiences. The course is open to undergraduate or Master’s students, or people who have recently graduated from these degrees.
KAUST will cover all costs for the program, including travel and housing, and is even providing a small stipend. A flyer for the summer program is attached. The application deadline is March 15, 2019. For more information, please visit: http://rssc.kaust.edu.sa

American Fisheries Society UW Chapter Trivia Night (2/21, 6:00 PM, FSH lobby)

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Coming soon to SAFS is the annual Fish Trivia event. This year it will be on Thursday, February 21st starting at 6pm. Our host this year is none other than Grant Adams and we will be asking for a suggested donation of $5 at the event. No need to worry about bringing cash as AFS has a Venmo account and you may also Venmo any of the officers at the event. We will have signage at the event for the Venmo accounts.
The event will take place in the lobby of FSH following the SAFS seminar. Topics include lakes and rivers, invertebrates, reefs and tropics, the Arctic and its ice, recreation, fish identification, pop culture, and a possible bonus round! We hope to see you there!
Best,
American Fisheries Society – UW 2018-2019 Officers