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who we are
The Oregon Chapter of the American Fisheries Society
We are 400 fisheries and aquatic science professionals from federal, state, and tribal agencies, colleges and universities, and diverse private employers. We are also students, retired professionals, and generally people who really love fish and rivers.
ORAFS Mission
The chapter was established in 1964 as an affiliate of the American Fisheries Society. Our mission is to improve the conservation and sustainability of Oregon fishery resources and their aquatic ecosystems for long-term public benefit by advancing science, education and public discourse concerning fisheries and aquatic science and by promoting the development of fisheries professionals.
How we achieve our mission
1
Develop Programs
that advance understanding of fishery science and responsible stewardship of fishery resources
2
Advocate Policies and Laws
that benefit the conservation and sustainability of Oregon fishery resources
3
Increase public awareness
and appreciation of fishery resources
4
Promote Development
of fishery and aquatic science professionals
5
Maintain membership
that is active and diverse
Current Leadership
Cory Sipher
President
Bureau of Land Management
Kelcee Smith
President-elect
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Michele Weaver
Past president
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Karah Roof
Vice president
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Katie Woodside
Secretary
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Jorden Smith
Treasurer
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Amy Unthank
External Director
US Forest Service
Gina Maag-Klobas
Internal Director
Mount Hood Environmental
Annual Meetings
Each spring we host an annual meeting with a prominent plenary speaker, themed conference sessions, an awards lunch, engaging workshops, networking events, poster sessions, and a banquet dinner with a live auction!
Save the date for ORAFS/WDAFS May 4-7, 2026 in Portland, OR
communications
Read our Newsletter: The piscatorial press
Each quarter we publish a newsletter with important updates, highlights, and messages from the president
Member benefits
Accepting applications for Student Scholarships
We offer several scholarships available to students from any Oregon college or university studying fisheries or related aquatic science.
Recipients are awarded at each annual meeting in the Spring.
Applications are open now, with various deadlines around the end of the year.
