2022 Best Student Paper: Bobby Cope
The 2022 Best Student Paper was presented to Bobby Cope, Iowa State University. Fine scale Movement and Behavior of Walleye near a Reservoir Intake Tower
Iowa Chapter of the American Fisheries Society News
2023 Chapter Service Appreciation: Chairs and Officers
Not pictured yet: Secretary-Treasurer, Kyle Bales
2023 Undergraduate Scholarship: Braden Lensing
The 2023 Undergraduate Scholarship was presented to Braden Lensing, Iowa State University. The purpose of this award is to recognize an up-and-coming fisheries undergraduate based on academic and work merit. Our winner is Braden...
2023 Joan Duffy Travel Award: Tommy Johnson
The 2023 Joan Duffy Travel Award was presented to Tommy Johnson, DNR Intern/University of Florida. The Joan Duffy supports travel to the Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference. The Iowa Chapter hasn’t done one in...
2023 Outstanding Young Professional Award: Seth Fopma
The 2023 Outstanding Young Professional Award was presented to Seth Fopma. The purpose of this award is to recognize up to two individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the fisheries profession during the...
2023 Award of Professional Excellence: Dr. Robert Summerfelt
The 2023 Award of Professional Excellence was presented to Dr. Robert Summerfelt. Our next award is the Award of Professional Excellence, a career-level award meant to recognize significant, long-enduring positive impacts on fisheries. This...
2023 Award of Professional Excellence: Michael Steuck
The 2023 Award of Professional Excellence was presented to Michael Steuck. Mike was born and raised on the Mississippi River in Dubuque, and he has dedicated his professional life to service of Iowa’s fish,...
2023 Aquatic Conservation Achievement Award: City of Ankeny Parks and Recreation Department
The 2023 Aquatic Conservation Achievement Award was presented to the City of Ankeny Parks and Recreation Department. The purpose of this award to recognize non-Chapter member individuals, NGOs, or other entities that contributed substantially...
NCD AFS President’s Blog – MWFWC and More
President Brian Nerbonne of the North Central Division has just posted his February blog post discussing the the 83rd Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference, along with some thoughts on the importance of fostering protections...
2023 Annual Meeting Information
Here is some helpful information to help you navigate the annual meeting as well as the AFS Code of Conduct for all meetings. Iowa TWS-AFS Joint Meeting 2023 – Program Agenda QR Codes for...