Dave Bassett
Graying of the Fleet
These oral histories examine the graying phenomenon and implications for the resilience of the commercial fishing industry in two coastal communities in Oregon.
Dave Bassett is the President of the Rotary Club of Port Orford, and a registered engineer. He was also the State President for the Professional Engineers of Oregon for two years, representing 7,000 registered engineers.
Dave moved to Port Orford in 1995 with his wife, and they moved to Garrison Lake in 2000. He has made many public contributions to the town of Port Orford, including designing the outflow route of Garrison Lake and getting involved in the Port Commission. Dave speaks about the community of Port Orford and how it is changing, but also about the fear of growth and other change within the public. He discusses the fishing industry, the dangers of it, how it is losing its family involvement, and how it is a high expense to get into the industry today. He also talks about other creative, niche opportunities in the community.
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