One of the oldest and most-cherished conservation and sport fishing advocacy organizations in the Pacific Northwest, the Association of Northwest Steelheaders was founded in 1960. ANWS currently has 1,500 active members with 12 chapters in Oregon and one in Washington. The Steelheaders mission is “anglers dedicated to enhancing and protecting fisheries and their habitats for today and the future.” Our vision is “responsible and enjoyable sport angling with good access to healthy, abundant and sustainable fisheries in Northwest’s healthy watersheds.” ANWS serves all residents of the Pacific Northwest who value strong salmon and steelhead runs and clean water. ANWS became the Oregon affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation (one of the oldest and largest conservation nonprofits in the United States) in 2007.