USFWS has two TERM openings: The two vacancies are for GS-11 USFWS Fish Biologists in Sunderland, MA and Basom, NY. The below vacancy is posted on USAJobs.gov: R1-22-11629193-AZN-SDHA Fish Biologist GS 0482-11 – Open to the public (Direct Hire Authority) Full-Time/TERM 2 vacancies: Sunderland, MA and Basom, NY Opens: 9/28/22 Closes : 10/19/22 Read More
Prof. Tom Langen (Clarkson University) is recruiting an MS degree student for a funded project on freshwater fish ecology and conservation, focused on mooneye (Hiodon tergisus) in northeastern New York. The start date is January 2023. Prerequisites include an undergraduate degree in an appropriate major, experience with boats and handling fish, and an interest in fish... Read More
Contributed by Eileen Randall and Jim Daly, Posted 9/20/22: The New York Chapter hosted a New York mussel identification workshop at the DEC Region 8 headquarters in Avon, NY on August 29 and 30. Twenty-four individuals turned out for the workshop led by Amy Mahar (DEC), Jenny Landry (DEC), Kurt Jirka (Cornell), and Eileen Randall... Read More
Women of Fisheries recognizes NY Sea Grant Great Lakes Specialist Link to release: https://seagrant.sunysb.edu/articles/r/23518 Williamstown, New York. New York Sea Grant Great Lakes Fisheries and Ecosystem Health Specialist Stacy Furgal has recently been recognized by Women of Fisheries as one of six co-authors on an article on lake trout stocking into Lake Ontario. The article was... Read More
NEW YORK STATE DEC TO HOST THIRD ANNUAL WOMEN’S FISHING EXPO Presented by Women for Women and Girls Sept. 17 Expo is a Great Introduction to Fishing, with Emphasis on Fly-Fishing The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) will hold the third annual... Read More
2022 New York Native Freshwater Mussel Identification Workshop Instructors: Jenny Landry, NYSDEC Region 8 Bureau of Ecosystem Health Manager Amy Mahar, NYSDEC Wildlife Biologist Kurt Jirka, Cornell University Department of Natural Resources and the Environment Eileen Randall, Cornell University Department of Natural Resources and the Environment Workshop Dates: August 29 – 30, 2022 Registration Deadline:... Read More
Contributed by Scott Wells, Posted 8/9/22: Staff from OPRHP’s Gilbert Lake State Park and DEC’s Region 4 Fisheries office in Stamford teamed up again during NY’s annual free fishing weekend (last full weekend in June). Our main goal was to provide a free fishing event for the public complete with gear, bait, with staff on hand... Read More
Permanent USGS Fisheries Technician Open, Oswego NY https://www.usajobs.gov/job/662095300 We are looking to hire a full time, permanent fisheries technician to help our collaborative Deepwater Science program in Lake Ontario. Our science informs Lake Ontario fisheries management and native fish conservation restoration throughout the Great Lakes basin. Field sampling duties for this job include multi-week surveys aboard... Read More
Women in Fisheries: Central NY Social Networking Event New York Chapter AFS members, students, professionals, and fellow fish enthusiasts are invited to a free outdoor social event at Cayuga Lake State Park. Bring your own refreshments and enjoy networking in the great outdoors. Where: Cayuga Lake State Park, Tompkins Shelter (down by the lake!) When: Monday, July... Read More
Women in Fisheries: Central NY Social Networking Event New York Chapter AFS members, students, professionals, and fellow fish enthusiasts are invited to a free outdoor social event at Cayuga Lake State Park. Bring your own refreshments and enjoy networking in the great outdoors. Where: Cayuga Lake State Park, Tompkins Shelter (down by the lake!) When: Monday, July... Read More
