Committee Forum

Native Fish Committee

Idaho Chapter American Fisheries Society

Chairperson

Dan Garren
Phone: 208-525-7290
Email: dgarren@idfg.idaho.gov

Mission

The mission of the committee is to promote the conservation of Idaho's native fish through education and outreach activities, public recognition of outstanding work towards native fish conservation; and to serve as an outlet for the discussion and dissemination of information pertinent to Idaho's native fish.

Goals

The committee will seek to achieve the mission through these goals:

Goal 1: Educate biologists, chapter members, and other interested parties on the biology, habitat requirements, status, and threats/impacts to Idaho's native fish.

Goal 2: Publicly acknowledge individuals or groups who have made noteworthy contributions to the conservation of Idaho's native fish.

Goal 3: Provide technical assistance to the chapter on issues involving native fish.

Progress Report

Significant accomplishments over the last year have been:

Hosted the fifth annual native fish workshop, which provided the opportunity for chapter members to educate themselves on some of the native fish found in the Panhandle region of Idaho.
Presented Virgil Moore with the 2007 R.L. Wallace Native Fish Conservationist of the Year Award for his contributions over his career.

Significant action items we wish to accomplish by spring 2008 include:

Finalize the field identification key for the native suckers of Idaho;
Assist in the completion of the Fishes of Idaho book