192 - Catching up with AFS Policy Director, Drue Winters

<p>This week, Drue Winters, the American Fisheries Society (AFS) Policy Director comes back on the podcast to chat about her career path, the place of policy in addressing environmental disasters, and about current legislation relevant to fisheries professionals! Specifically, Kadie and Drue talk about the Recovering America's Wildlife Act (RAWA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), as well as an upcoming Supreme Court case that could redefine Waters of the United States (WOTUS). </p> <p>Main point: Science communication is one of the best ways that fisheries professionals can help influence policy.</p> <p>You can get in touch with Drue via her email: <a href='mailto:dwinters@fisheries.org'>dwinters@fisheries.org</a></p> <p>If you'd like to get ahold of Kadie, you can reach her on twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/kbheinle'>@kbheinle</a></p> <p>Get in touch with us!</p> <p>The Fisheries Podcast is on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/FisheriesPod'>Facebook</a>, <a href='https://twitter.com/FisheriesPod'>Twitter</a>, and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/fisheriespod/'>Instagram</a>: @FisheriesPod </p> <p>Become a Patron of the show: <a href='https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast'>https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast</a></p> <p>Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more: <a href='https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries-podcast-fan-shop'>https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries-podcast-fan-shop</a></p> <p>Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.</p> <p>The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those indiv