The National Stripper Well Association was founded in 1934 as the only national association solely representing the interests of the nation's smallest and most economically-vulnerable oil and natural gas wells before Congress, the Administration and the Federal bureaucracies. Almost 1,000 members strong, our dedicated board of directors, staff and Vice President of Governmental Affairs represent NSWA around the country and on Capitol Hill every day, fighting for the rights and best interests of stripper well producers. It is the belief of NSWA that producers, owners and operators of marginally-producing oil and gas wells have a unique set of needs and concerns regarding federal legislation and regulation.