Oregon Aquaculture Association

About Us

Oregon Aquaculture Association is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. The purpose is to achieve the following goals:

to provide a medium of exchange of experiences and discussions of industry problems
to promote public education
to advocate just and proper laws and regulations that impact aquaculture
to recommend research and education initiatives to research facilities and universities that will meet the current and future needs of the aquaculture industry
to conduct any and all activities necessary for the advancement, promotion, expansion and well-being of the aquaculture industry in Oregon

Brian Trout Ranch in Sandy, Oregon, owned by Gary & Susan Brian

Our Board

Clinton Bentz, President
Blue Den Ranch, Scio, OR
cbentz@bcsllc.com

Clinton J. Bentz is a CPA, CMA for Boldt, Carlisle & Smith, LLC, primarily providing professional tax, estate planning and business consulting serving the special needs of agricultural and timber clients. He manages his 25 acre tree farm and 700-acre family tree partnership at Blue Den Ranch where Clint raises trout for pond stocking and for flyfishing. Recently, Clint was honored by Governor Kulongoski for his participation in salmon recovery.

Clint is active in small woodland management in State and national organizations and in 2001, he and his farther were honored as Oregon Tree Farmers of the Year. In 2002 they were recognized as Western Region and National Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year.

Kathy Bridges, Secretary & Treasurer
Santiam Valley Ranch, Turner, OR
kathylynnebridges@gmail.com
503-569-3568

Kathy Bridges has a Bachelor's degree in Zoology and a Masters in Resource Economics. Since 1980, she manages her 140-acre farm raising warm-water fish, sheep, duck hunting and crops, in addition to other off farm employment.

She is married to Ken Dunder who actively assists with the warm-water fish production. Ken has a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and owns Hydrokinetic Systems, which designs and constructs water purification systems for industrial use.

Our History

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Pictured at top of page: Blue Den Ranch, Scio, Oregon, owned by Clint and Randy Bentz.