To advocate scientifically sound conservation, protection and recovery actions for native fish and their habitats. To monitor and influence public agency management decisions in favor of native fish. To produce educational materials on native fish conservation through scientific reports,newsletters, action alerts on issues, and the media. To inventory and monitor the status and health of native fish populations and improve our understanding of native fish ecosystem function. The Native Fish Society is a 501c3 tax exempt non-profit grassroots membership organization governed by a board of directors and bylaws.
Board members are advocates for native fish conservation and work in concert with staff members.
The full Board of Directors makes decisions for the organization at regularly scheduled Board meetings, decisions shall not be delegated to a subcommittee of the Board. Members are encouraged to attend board meetings. Principles Native fish are a unique Northwest natural heritage that identify the region's character and diversity. The Native Fish Society will work to inform citizens of their biological, cultural and economic value to the region. Conservation, protection, and restoration of native fish populations depends upon having the best available scientific information before decision makers in the region.