Theme: From Concept to Applications – Advances in Fisheries Science

 March 21-23, Frost Centre, Dorset, Ontario

The 2003  Southern Ontario Chapter Annual General Meeting & Conference was held March 21st to 23rd, at the Leslie M. Frost Centre in Dorset, Ontario. There were a variety of presentations from fisheries professionals and students.

The technical sessions were well attended and of great interest and we extend a heartfelt thank you to our speakers.

Here is a summary of the technical presentations we enjoyed.

Karen Murchie (Department of Fisheries and Oceans) – “The Application of Physiological (EMG) Telemetry on a Hydro River”
Stewart Strathearn (Lotek Wireless Inc) – “Advances in Radiotelemetry for Fisheries Science Biology: Monitoring the Road Ahead”
Gregor Reid (University of Guelph) – “Continuous Monitoring of Water Quality Around Rainbow Trout Pens”
David Stanley (Stantec Consulting Ltd) – “Hydroacoustics in Fisheries Surveys and Assessments”
Deborah Martin-Downs (Gartner Lee Limited) – “Environmental Effects from Water Takings”
Brian Hindley (Aquafor Beech Limited) – “Fish Community Based Targets for Use in Watershed Restoration and Monitoring Plans”
Peter Foote (Louis Berger & Associates) – “Assessment of the Effects of the Proposed Removal of Three Dams on the Presumpscot River, Maine”
Chris Wilson (Trent University) – “Applying Genetic Markers to Fisheries Management and Program Direction”

Feedback at the business meeting indicated that some members would like to try an alternative date for the AGM next year, perhaps a move to February from the traditional third week in March. The Executive Committee is considering this

During our Saturday night social we were entertained by the FishHeads (Wil and Steve) who once again provided a brilliant musical performance for us.

We would like to thank our sponsors who provided financial support and/or prizes. They include:

Grand River Troutfitters, Halltech Environmental Inc., Tim Hortons, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Gartner Lee Limited, Hoskin Scientific, Natural Resource Solutions Inc, Rainbow Sports and Lotek Wireless Inc.

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