Objectives.



A. Pursuant to the Constitution of the American Fisheries Society (hereinafter referred to as the Society) there has been established within the Society a Colorado-Wyoming Chapter (hereinafter referred to as the Chapter).



B. The objectives of the Chapter shall be those set forth in the Constitution of the Society, and shall in particular:



1. Provide a forum through the annual meeting and newsletter for the exchange of technical and policy information common to and of interest to the Chapter membership.



2. Provide an opportunity through the annual meeting to promote understanding by regional, federal, and state policy-makers of the nature and extent of fishery matters of concern to the Chapter membership.



3. Assist in the exchange of information in a timely manner to Chapter membership through the publication of a Chapter newsletter, web site or other media as determined by the Executive Committee.



4. Provide a forum to address fisheries resource advocacy and policy issues important to the Chapter



The Colorado-Wyoming Chapter of AFS was formed in 1964 to promote: conservation, development and wise utilization of the states' fisheries resources; technological advancement of all branches of fisheries science; and the professional exchange of fisheries information among its members.