FITS Update
FITS is seeking a new Communications and Outreach Coordinator. This person is an appointed officer of the Section. We are looking for a motivated and interested individual, but no prior experience is necessary. If you are interested and want to discuss the position, please contact Julie Defilippi Simpson at julie.simpson@accsp.org. Description of Position from Bylaws... Read More
FITS Members, now is your chance to share your tech expertise by participating in the new series of Fisheries submissions, "Applications of Technology in Fisheries." Read More
Check out the new website for the Fisheries Information and Technology Section at https://virtuallearn.wpengine.com/fits/! This site doesn’t just come with a new look, but with many new features to help members connect with each other, discuss tech questions and solutions, and post news or requests for information. New ways for you to get involved include: You... Read More
Fishackathon is a huge hackathon in dozens of cities around the world happening February 10-11, 2018. To see participating cities and get involved, please visit: hckrn.st/FH_Cities. Read More
Submitted by Damon Hess and Katie Pierson November 18 (Portland, OR) – In a packed conference room of 109 participants from 35 organizations, Bill Bradbury challenged attendees at the “Emerging Technologies in Field Data Collection” workshop to become more efficient in their monitoring activities. As Northwest Power and Conservation Council Chair, Mr. Bradbury has been... Read More
Symposium Summary The Fisheries Information and Technology Section and Socioeconomics Section co-hosted a symposium this year to highlight the use of new and innovative technologies in the study of fisheries resources and resource users. There was an excellent session that covered a range of topics from recreational and commercial data collection to the study of... Read More
The 2014 Conference and Annual Meeting of the Organization of Fish & Wildlife Information Managers was held in Flagstaff, AZ September 28 – October 2, 2014. Approximately 60 members and guests attended and shared more than 40 posters and technical presentations. Training classes on Python and Fulcrum were offered. There was fine weather for field... Read More
Symposium Summary Many agencies and organizations conduct fisheries and aquatic ecology surveys that result in a wealth of data needed by research and management communities. These data could significantly advance the goals of national and regional scale initiatives if information was more readily exchanged. Improving data exchange between the United States and our international neighbors... Read More
No PowerPoints. No officers. No committees. The MINK Data Conclave was created to be an informal gathering of natural resource data and information managers in the four state area (all are welcome). We gather for one day in a round-table format to discuss projects our members have underway and offer advice, discussions, and sounding boards to each other. Unique... Read More
