Goals and Objectives

The goals and objectives of the University of Arkansas Subunit of the American Fisheries Society are to:

1. Promote the appropriate management, conservation and use of the fishery and aquatic resources of Arkansas.
2. Facilitate the exchange and dissemination of information among fisheries and aquatic professionals throughout all fields within the discipline (i.e. management, culture, research academia, administrative) in the state of Arkansas.
3. Increase the public's awareness of Arkansas' aquatic and fisheries resources and expand their participation in fisheries related projects and issues including habitat maintenance and improvement work, protection of sensitive areas/resources, and the promotion of appropriate management of all of Arkansas' aquatic resources.
4. Assist in the implementation and attainment of AFS parent society goals and objectives.
5. Provide sound and scientific information to the city of Fayetteville to facilitate preservation and conservation of local aquatic ecosystems.

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