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News – DFO Announces FFHPP Regulatory and Program Changes
Regulatory and program changes to Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s (DFO) Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program (FFHPP) have been implemented. These changes were made in response to actions identified in the 2025 Red Tape Review Progress Report to support greater efficiency in project reviews while continuing to uphold environmental standards and respect the rights of […]
New Link – AFS Unit Resource Center
A link to AFS Unit Resource Center has been added to the Links page under the American Fisheries Society category. The American Fisheries Society has developed a variety of guidelines and toolkits to help Units grow and maintain themselves effectively. If you are a new Unit leader, check out the Unit Leaders Guide for a start, and […]
AFS-OC Membership Update
As of November 02, 2026, the Ontario Chapter has 100 paid members! The membership includes 41 regular, 28 student, 13 early career professional, 15 retired and 3 life members. Have you renewed your membership for 2027? Are you a member yet? If not, see the Become a Member page to find out why you should […]
