2026 Oregon Chapter and Western Division AFS Annual Meeting
Dates: May 4-7, 2026
Location: Holiday Inn Columbia Riverfront, Portland, Oregon
The AFS Western Division and the Oregon Chapter are excited to host a joint annual meeting in Portland, Oregon, from May 4 to 7, 2026. The theme of the meeting is “The Power of Perspective.” The field of fisheries is a web of connections among humans, fish, and aquatic habitats, and no matter how you participate, you have a point of view. That view is shaped by the species and habitats you study, where you work, who you work with, your career stage, your personal background, and so much more. As we face unprecedented ecological, social, political, and economic stresses on our profession, how do we harness the power of our unique perspectives to move the field forward? What relationships can we learn from, what knowledge can we provide, and what technologies have the potential to be transformative in building resilience, relevance, and respect in fisheries?
Registration is now open. Please make your plans to attend at your earliest convenience by visiting the meeting web site Annual Meeting – Oregon Chapter of the American Fisheries Society. Rooms at the venue can be reserved at https://book.passkey.com/e/51065163.
Western Division also has several opportunities for assistance with meeting costs. Deadline for travel grants is March 6. Here’s a link to the travel grant web page with a link to the on-line application form Travel Grants – Western Division of the American Fisheries Society. To help justify your attendance see Annual Meeting 2026 Justification Toolkit – Western Division of the American Fisheries Society.
WDAFS will also be providing funds to defray registration costs for indigenous attendees and former or current federal employees at $250 per qualified applicant. Preference will be given to those attending the full meeting. We want you to be there!
Those seeking reduced registration should send an email to president@wdafs.org with the following information.
– Basis for the request (indigenous, current/former federal employee)
– AFS membership status (if applicable, please provide member number)
– Planned meeting involvement (e.g., presenting, assisting, etc.)
Requests will be accepted until March 30, 2026 or until available funds have been allocated, whichever comes first.
The Western Division American Fisheries Society (WDAFS) and the Oregon Chapter of AFS invite you to submit aquatic-themed films and photographs to be showcased as part of the WDAFS 2026 Aquatic Film and Photography Festival. This film and photography festival will occur during the WDAFS Meeting in Portland. The deadline for film submissions has been extended to March 15, 2026. Photo submissions are still due April 1, 2026*. For more information see our Film and Photography Festival Page.
Call for Abstracts – Oral & Poster Presentations – Is now closed, but those who were unable to submit in time can contact the program chairs, Kelcee Smith (presidentelect@orafs.org) and Amber Steed (president-elect@wdafs.org) to inquire on needed additions or changes.