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Encyclopedia > Association of Northwest Steelheaders

The Association of Northwest Steelheaders is the largest angling conservation organization headquartered in the State of Oregon. With approximately 2 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:

  1. Conservation
  2. Education
  3. Restoration of Fish Habitat

The Association of Northwest Steelheaders (ANWS) 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 National Wildlife Federation is the largest and most prominent American conservation organization, with over 5 million members and supporters in 47 state-affiliated organizations; its annual budget is over $125 million as of 2006. ...


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. Global mean surface temperatures 1856 to 2005. ... [[Image:{{npov}} {{expert-subject|Law}} The Endangered Species Act (, et seq. ... Lantana Invasion of abandoned citrus plantation; Moshav Sdey Hemed, Israel; May 2, 2006 The term invasive species refers to a subset of those species defined as introduced species or non-indigenous species. ... United States Army Corps of Engineers logo The United States Army Corps of Engineers, or USACE, is made up of some 34,600 military men and women. ...


The ANWS's headquarters is currently located in Milwaukie, Oregon a suberb of Portland. Official language(s) None Capital Salem Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 9th  - Total 98,466 sq mi (255,026 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 2. ...


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.

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

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