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Members have sent 684 letters to lawmakers, testified on key bills, and joined national efforts to defend public lands and river access.<\/p>\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"appear-on-scroll\"><em>Photo Credit: James Adkins<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From advancing salmon and steelhead recovery to safeguarding outdoor recreation, the Association for Northwest Steelheaders (ANWS) proves that coordinated, bipartisan advocacy makes a difference for fish, habitat, and future generations. Members have sent 684 letters to lawmakers, testified on key bills, and joined national efforts to defend public lands and river access. 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