REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED as space is limited.

Join us for a science‑ and policy‑driven discussion on the future of Chesapeake Bay fisheries, examining how climate change, ecosystem shifts, and management decisions are shaping outcomes for both fish populations and the fishing community. This event will highlight current research, regulatory challenges, and management approaches related to blue catfish, striped bass, menhaden, and other key species.

In partnership with Friends of the Rappahannock, this discussion will bring together conservation leaders and fisheries experts to share insights, discuss ongoing efforts, and consider paths forward for protecting the health of the Bay.

Featured Speakers:

• Will Poston, Chesapeake Bay Foundation
• Brent Hunsinger, Friends of the Rappahannock (Moderator)
• Margaret Whitmore, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
• Henry Legett, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

Please join us for a pre-event reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. with beverages and hors d'oeuvres. The program will then begin at 6:30 p.m.

Location: Weatherly Wing located inside Seacobeck Hall at University of Mary Washington, 1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

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