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Commissioner Judy Camuso is the first commissioner from Maine to become a vice president of?the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
Commissioner Judy Camuso was recently elected vice chair of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.?AFWA represents North America's fish and wildlife agencies to advance sound, science-based management and conservation of fish and wildlife and their habitats and this is the first time that a commissioner from Maine has become a vice president.
?It is truly an honor to serve in this position,? said Camuso. ?It is an incredible opportunity to continue the great work we are doing in Maine and elevate it to a national scale, as well as give Maine a stronger voice in national conservation initiatives.?
Since being appointed Commissioner by Governor Janet Mills in February 2019, Camuso has overseen continued growth in hunting and fishing participation, increased communication between the department and the public, and has made it a priority to reduce barriers to getting more people outside. Maine has become a leader in outdoor recreation and communication.
Camuso is involved with a number of other national conservation initiatives, as she serves as chair of AFWA?s Bird Conservation Committee, co-chair of the North American Bird Conservation Initiative, vice chair of the National Conservation Leadership Institute and she also is vice president of the North East Association of Fish and Wildlife agencies.
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