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Legends voting is now OPEN
October 20, 2022If you are a member of CARS, you are eligible to vote for the 2022 Legends of Canadian Fisheries Science and Management! Each year, we recognize up to five legendary fisheries professionals in Canada that have made significant lifetime contributions to the science and management of fisheries. To read the biographies of all the 2022 nominees, please visit https://cars.fisheries.org/2022-legends-biographies/. To vote, please check your email for the voting link. To make a nomination for future years, please email Legends Chair, Caleb Hasler ([email protected]), with the subject line “CARS Legends” and include the name of the nominee along with a short description of why you are nominating them. We are especially interested […]
Seeking nominations for 2022 CARS Legends
May 12, 2022Deadline: July 1, 2022 Each year, CARS recognizes legendary figures in Canadian fisheries science and management. These “Legends” will typically have completed (i.e., be retired) or be near the end of their professional career. “Legends” can also be recognized posthumously. Last year, CARS recognized three Legends: Dr. Kim Hyatt, Dr. Brian Shuter, and Dr. Ken Minns. To make a nomination, please email CARS Past President, Caleb Hasler ([email protected]), by July 1, 2022 with the subject line “CARS Legends” and include the name of the nominee along with a short description of why you are nominating them. Past nominees are carried over from year to year, and we are especially interested in […]
Remembering Dr. Kim Hyatt
June 8, 2021I am saddened to share the news that Dr. Hyatt passed away peacefully with his family and closest friend by his side following a battle with a very aggressive cancer. Kim made significant contributions to DFO in significant and lasting ways, including his work on the Wild Salmon Policy, advice relating to salmon restoration and recovery under the Columbia River Treaty and climate change impacts to salmon populations. His passion for discovery and excitement for innovation resulted in a number of long-standing relationships with First Nations and external organizations—relationships that Kim built on trust, commitment, and honest communication. His scientific prowess, leadership, and good humor will be greatly missed by all who knew […]