The Bioengineering Section of the American Fisheries Society provides a forum for its members to discuss solutions and exchange and publish information regarding techniques and impacts of fisheries bioengineering research and practice. To learn more about the Bioengineering Section or to become a member, please continue below...

Information on the Fifth Annual Bioengineering Symposium

September 2-6, 2007

San Francisco, CA

Final Presentations Scheduled for Bioengineering Symposium V

  Our Mission...

The goal of the Bioengineering Section is to promote excellence in the field of fisheries bioengineering through improved communication between biologists, engineers, and other professionals working for the conservation of fisheries resources. The Bioengineering Section was founded in 1979. The American Fisheries Society (AFS) was founded in 1870 to promote the conservation, development, and wise use of fisheries resources. To learn more about the history, objectives, and administration of the Bioengineering Section, click the "Administration" button above.

  What is Fisheries Bioengineering ? 

Fisheries bioengineering includes many specialties of biological and engineering expertise, including:

·  Hatchery and aquaculture technology and engineering ·  Habitat protection and restoration ·  Hydro mitigation and fish passage ·  Water treatment and recirculation ·  Pond culture and reservoir fisheries ·  Mariculture and netcage systems ·  Research laboratories and aquariums ·  Fishing gear, fish processing equipment, and facility design ·  Training and education programs

  Who should belong to the Bioengineering Section ?

Engineers, biologists, managers, technicians, and researchers who want to keep track of the latest developments in aquaculture systems, habitat protection, fish passage, hydro mitigation equipment development, and project design and operation. 

  What activities do we support ?

·  Annual symposia in technical and bioengineering fields ·  Publication of a bi-annual newsletter ·  A network and directory of members with common interests ·  Publication of proceedings through AFS ·  Professional certification and continuing education programs ·  Technical workshops and tours

  Membership and Contact Information

How to join the Bioengineering Section of the American Fisheries Society: Click here to see an application form.

American Fisheries Society - Home Office
Telephone: 301-897-8616
Fax: 301-897-8096
Postal address: 5410 Grosvenor Lane, Suite 110, Bethesda, Maryland 20814-2199
Email: main@fisheries.org

AFS Bioengineering Section - Current President
Marcin Whitman, P.E. 
Phone: (916) 445-3832
Address: c/o California Department of Fish and Game, 1416 Ninth Street, Sacramento, CA  95814
Email: mwhitman@dfg.ca.gov

AFS Bioengineering Section - Current President-Elect
Doug Dixon 
Phone: (804) 642-1025
Address: Senior Project Manager, Electric Power Research Institute 7905 Berkeley Drive, Gloucester Point, VA 23062
Email: ddixon@epri.com

AFS Bioengineering Section - Immediate Past-President
Tim Brush
Phone: (603) 355-2333
Fax: (603) 355-2332
Address: c/o Normandeau Associates, Westmoreland, NH  03467
Email: tbrush@normandeau.com
          President@afsbioengineering.org

Treasurer/Secretary
Matthew Chan
Phone: (603) 714-8423
Address: Normandeau Associates, 25 Nashua Rd., Bedford, NH 03110
Email: mchan@normandeau.com

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