Mission & Vision
It is the passion and raw power of this
extraordinary fighting fish that is a symbol
and inspiration to the Association of Northwest
Steelheaders. The optimism and strength
of its soul emboldens our organization to labor
passionately for the conservation and
protection of fish and their habitats.
Just as the Steelhead recognizes the waters of the river estuary they were born from scores of others along the shore and runs the gauntlet of sea lions, harbor seals, and human anglers, our Association has overcome numerous challenges to its operational survival only to continue to emerge stronger and more vigilant each year in the pursuit of its mission:
Northwest Steelheaders Vision Statement:
"Responsible and enjoyable sport angling with good access to healthy, abundant, and sustainable fisheries in Northwest’s healthy watersheds."
As celebrated outdoor writer Paul Mchugh so eloquently describes,
“Just as vibrant steelhead runs are a living testimony to the health of streams, the forests that surround them, and the oceans that are their vagabond home, [if] we can no longer maintain runs of wild steelhead, an important quality of life will be dying. And soon after that, life itself for us may become rather difficult. So we try to reverse our damage, and keep them alive in the hope that we ourselves may survive as a species.”
Just as the Steelhead recognizes the waters of the river estuary they were born from scores of others along the shore and runs the gauntlet of sea lions, harbor seals, and human anglers, our Association has overcome numerous challenges to its operational survival only to continue to emerge stronger and more vigilant each year in the pursuit of its mission:
Anglers dedicated to
enhancing and protecting fisheries and their
habitats for today and
tomorrow.
Northwest Steelheaders Vision Statement:
"Responsible and enjoyable sport angling with good access to healthy, abundant, and sustainable fisheries in Northwest’s healthy watersheds."
As celebrated outdoor writer Paul Mchugh so eloquently describes,
“Just as vibrant steelhead runs are a living testimony to the health of streams, the forests that surround them, and the oceans that are their vagabond home, [if] we can no longer maintain runs of wild steelhead, an important quality of life will be dying. And soon after that, life itself for us may become rather difficult. So we try to reverse our damage, and keep them alive in the hope that we ourselves may survive as a species.”