Workshops & Conferences

The following is a list of workshops and conferences in 2008 at which VEMCO has confirmed participation to date. Please check back regularly as this list is continuously being updated.

Western Division and Oregon Chapters of
American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting
Portland, Oregan, May 4-9, 2008
Doubletree Hotel and Executive Meeting Center Portland-Lloyd Center
The theme of the meeting is "Human Population Growth and Fisheries: The Western Challenge". This theme is meant to promote the multidiscipline approach that will be required to address the effects of human population growth on fisheries and habitat in the western United States, Mexico, and Canada. Visit the WD/Oregon AFS website for more information.

American Fisheries Society Annual General Meeting
Ottawa, Ontario, August 17-21, 2008
Ottawa Congress Centre and Westin Hotel
The theme of the meeting is "Fisheries in Flux: How Do We Ensure Our Sustainable Future". This theme reflects President Mary Fabrizio’s Program of Work for her year in office, and addresses the ongoing challenge of confronting change when managing fisheries. Visit the AFS AGM website for more information.