First Call for Papers: Little Rock 2013

The Arkansas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society is pleased to announce the first call for papers for the 143rd An - nual Meeting of the American Fisheries Society to be held in Little Rock, Ar - kansas! The meeting theme, “Preparing for the Challenges Ahead,” is likely to stimulate thoughts and presentations on challenges facing natural resource agen - cies regarding mandates to do more with fewer resources, challenges facing edu - cators regarding a growing knowledge base and changing student expectations, challenges facing students regarding their roles as future scientists and man - agers serving increasingly more diverse stakeholders, and other challenges that confront fisheries and natural resource professionals. AFS 2013 will take place on September 8-12 in Little Rock, at the Statehouse Convention Center located at the east end of President Clinton Avenue. The River Market District in Little Rock and the Argenta District in North Little Rock offer the best in dining, entertain - ment, museums, and shopping. Let Little Rock show you some southern hospitality next year