• Annual symposia in technical and bioengineering fields with national, regional, and local AFS affiliates
• The networking and communication among members with common interests and challenges related to bioengineering
• BES website with communities’ page
• Publication of resource documents, papers, and proceedings through AFS
• Professional continuing education programs and short courses
• International conference on fish passage, and its Distinguished Project Award
• Technical workshops and tours
• Ned Taft Travel award to support students’ attendance at the national AFS conference