Mission Statement for the UWSP Chapter of the
American Fisheries Society

1. The primary goal of the Fisheries Society is to increase and perpetuate the recreational, esthetic, and economic opportunities provided by all fisheries resources, including game and non-game species, in Wisconsin. To aid in the achievement of this goal, the objectives of the society are:

A. Provide for increased communication between researchers, managers, students, teachers and others interested in the welfare of fisheries in Wisconsin.

B. Provide the opportunity to present a unified position regarding significant fisheries matters.

C. Provide a source of professional expertise for persons, organizations and agencies seeking information or other resources.

D. Promote scientific management of fisheries resources through informational and educational programs.

E. Promote greater professionalism and involvement by all persons associated with fisheries society.

2. In addition to that listed above, members gain valuable work experience through our projects, learn up-to-date methods, keep up with current issues through speakers and benefit from the team-like atmosphere in the society. Members also benefit by being part of an official subunit of a professional organization, the American Fisheries Society.
3. The university as a whole benefits from our informational speakers and projects which focus on improving local lakes and streams that all can enjoy.
4. This society focuses specifically on the fisheries area of water resources and is the only organization on campus to do so.
5. The society does not operate through the summer.
6. No students in the organization receive credits for their involvement.

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