About Us
Our Team
A group of dedicated advocates and conservationists working to protect wild, native fish.

Mark Sherwood
Executive Director

Tom Derry
Director of Wild Steelhead Funding

Tracy Buckner
Director of Community Development | Women For Wild Fish

Dana Renton
Communications Manager

Jennifer Fairbrother
Legislative and Policy Director

Charles Gehr
Southern Oregon Coordinator
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Daniel Ritz
Northern Oregon Coordinator

Danielle Higbee
Administrative and Event Assistant
Board of Directors
Science Advisory Team
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Cathy Reidy Liermann
Instructor at Western Washington University

Ivan Arismendi
Associate Professor, Oregon State University

Mark Scheuerell
Associate Professor University of Washington
Our Impact
Grassroots river stewards taking care of their backyard and native fish
Victories safegurading habitat and restoring fish passages
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History & Accomplishments
Learn more about the history of the Native Fish Society
Strategic Framework
Guided by the best available science, Native Fish Society advocates for the protection and recovery of wild, native fish and the stewardship of the habitats that sustain us all.
FAQ
Get answers to some of the most common questions asked about Native Fish Society.
Annual Reports
View our annual reports dating back to 2008
Career Opportunities
View current and future career opportunities
Equity Practice
Why a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion matters to us.
Strong Runs
View an archive of Strong Runs publications dating back to 2007
Business Partners
Native Fish Society couldn't do what we do without the help of these great partners
A to Z / Rex Hill Vineyards
Adventures Across Oregon
Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe
All Star Rafting
Andros South
Ashland Fly Shop
Babine Steelhead Lodge
Bartel Contracting
Bendistillery
Caddis Fly Shop
CF Burkheimer Fly Rod Co.
Deneki Outdoors
Deschutes Angler Fly Shop
Deschutes Brewery
Dog River Coffee
EcoServices Biological Consulting
Educational Recreational Adventures
Emerald Water Anglers
Farlex Reels
Fish Head Expeditions
Fish the Swing
FishMadMan
Fly Fishing Collaborative
Fly Water Travel
Flyfishing Arts & Conservation Society
Frontier Farwest
Garden Fever!
Gorge Fly Shop
Grand Central Baking Company
Heart Rock Studios
Higgins Restaurant
Imperial River Co.
John Larison Steelheading
Karstetter Rods
KayakFlyAngler
KS Wild
Krieger Enterprises
Lange Estate Winery & Vineyard
Little Stone Flyfisher
Loon Outdoors
Magic Waters Patagonia
McKenzie Fly Fishers
Mother’s Bistro & Bar
Mountain Rose Herbs
New Outlook Financial, LLC
Northline Wealth Management
Oregon Growers and Shippers
Oregon Outdoor Excursions
Oregon Zoo
Oscar’s Source for Adventure
Ouzel Outfitters
Paloma Clothing
Patagonia
Patagonia Portland
Pistil Designs
Portland Nursery
Ransom Wines & Spirits
Red Shed Fly Shop
Rio Products
River Runner Outfitters
River Snorkeling
Royal Treatment Fly Fishing
Saracione Fly Reels
Sasquatch Brewing
Smith River Alliance
South Coast Tours LLC
Steelhead Water Guide Service
Stuart Warren Fly Fishing
Swing the Fly
Tactics
The Drake Magazine
Toast Inc
Trader Joe’s
TroutNV
Wanderlust Tours
Watershed Fly Shop
Western Waters Guide Service
Yamhill Valley Vineyards
Z’IVO Wines