River Workgroups
The Association of Northwest Steelheaders' River Workgroups Program exists to protect and advocate for the health of our regional rivers through community-led action.
By monitoring news, policy developments, and emerging threats to key waterways, our dedicated workgroups collaborate to develop informed, timely responses.
Each River Workgroup is a team that collaborates via email and/or quarterly meetings to track issues that are happening on their river - or other bodies of water in their region. River Workgroups plan enhancement projects and other events, respond to threats, and escalate issues to the board when broader awareness or action is needed.
About River Workgroups
Guided by River Ambassadors, these teams coordinate through regular communication, propose action plans, and escalate urgent issues to the Board of Directors when appropriate. Together, we strive to be vigilant stewards of our watersheds, ensuring they remain vibrant, fishable, and protected for generations to come.
How to Join
You can join a River Workgroup by emailing us at opsmgr@anws.org, then our operations manager will follow up with you and the workgroup you wish to join.
The following qualifications are required to join a Workgroup: [qualifications will go here]
The following additional qualifications are required to become a Workgroup's River Ambassador: [qualifications will go here]
Which Rivers Have Workgroups?
The following rivers and regions have River Workgroups:
Clackamas River, Columbia River, Deschutes River, McKenzie River, North Coast, Ocean, Sandy River, Tillamook Basin, Willamette River
If a river you care about isn't listed here, and you meet the qualifications to participate in a River Workgroup for it, please contact us at opsmgr@anws.org.
Becoming a River Ambassador
Interested in leading a Workgroup? Send an email to opsmgr@anws.org outlining your experience with the Steelheaders, the river or region you'd like to be the Ambassador for, and any technical experience related to environmental science, water access projects, etc.
