Association of Northwest Steelheaders

The Association of Northwest Steelheaders (ANWS) is the largest angling conservation organization headquartered in the State of Oregon, United States. With approximately two thousand members and supporters worldwide, its annual budget is meager and it relies primarily on its volunteers to accomplish its mission. Its mission statement is:

"Anglers Dedicated to Enhancing and Protecting Fisheries and their Habitats for Today and the Future"

ANWS was founded in 194X? by XXX

Its three main areas of focus are:
# Conservation
# Education
# Restoration of Fish Habitat

The Association of Northwest Steelheaders unites anglers, sportsmen, conservationists, outdoor enthusiasts, educators, researchers, and others, bringing together a broad spectrum of people who share a passionate concern for watersheds and habitat. Chapters from across the state work independently, with other similar organizations and the State of Oregon to accomplish their goals.

To achieve its mission, ANWS offers the following services to individuals, organizations, and chapters: conservation training, leadership training, educational training, information outreach, and networking opportunities. To further its goals The Northwest Steelheaders is the Oregon affiiate of the National Wildlife Federation.

The ANWS seeks to educate people of all ages by... XXX

Some of ANWS's specific conservation priorities include: seeking solutions to global warming; reducing mercury pollution; strengthening the Endangered Species Act; combating invasive species; restoring Oregon's waterways; reforming the Army Corps of Engineers; and educating future environmental stewards.

The ANWS's headquarters is currently located in Milwaukie, Oregon a suburb of Oregon.

Current programs

The Association of Northwest Steelheaders continues its involvement in the environmental issues facing our state and those of surrounding states that directly impact our watersheds, particularly in the areas of stewardship, water quality, dam removal, and stream bed conservation.

*Global warming
*Coal Bed Methane Drilling
*Global Warming
*SOLV River, Stream and Beach Clean-up Activities
*STEP ODFW Programs
*Watershed Restoration & Enhancement

External links

* [http://www.nwsteelheaders.org Association of Northwest Steelheaders website]
* [http://www.dfw.state.or.us Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife website]
* [http://www.nwf.org National Wildlife Federation website]
* [http://www.solv.org SOLV website]
* [http://www.oregonriverrights.com Common Waters of Oregon website]