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Nova Scotia Eastern Shore salmon farm proposal morally indefensible
February 2nd, 2012
The governments of Nova Scotia and Canada now propose to license a marine salmon farm near the Sheet Harbour estuary.

Live Release Only on many sections of the Miramichi
January 24th, 2012
To assure the best return to spawning areas, large sections of the Miramichi watershed will have live release rules.

ASF's Dupuis: PEI Salmon Angling Could Be Much Bigger
January 16th, 2012
Todd Dupuis provides a perspective on PEI's Atlantic salmon, coming out of the independent study of Atlantic salmon economics released on Jan. 9

Miramichi Leader - Editorial on Economic Study of Atlantic Salmon
January 13th, 2012
Miramichi Leader notes how Atlantic salmon have been underappreciated as a resource- and governments need to recognize this.

Shetland's Lost Salmon Cages Found
January 12th, 2012
300,000 farmed salmon have been drifting away from Scotland as twelve salmon cages broke their moorings during late December gales.

Salmon a $20-M Industry on Miramichi, New Study Shows
January 11th, 2012
A new study’s conclusion that the wild Atlantic salmon fishery is a $20 million industry in the Miramichi economy - and a plays a significant economic role in eastern Canada - is no news to Marc Hambrook.

CBC Radio-Canada - Charles Cusson - L'importance du saumon atlantique
January 11th, 2012
CLICK HERE for French language tv coverage by CBC, including interview with ASF's Charles Cusson on YouTube.

Report shows need for government investment: ASF
January 10th, 2012
"DFO should be increasing their budgets because there is a return on their dollar," notes Don Ivany, ASF's Director of Newfoundland & Labrador Programs.

Thousands of Jobs supported by Wild Atlantic Salmon
January 10th, 2012
CBC examined the report, and noted especially the strong non-user support of wild Atlantic salmon in our rivers.

Salmon anglers contribute over $100 million to economy of eastern Canada
January 9th, 2012
OUTDOOR CANADA - New study says anglers contribute $128 Million to economy in eastern Canada, and employ thousands.

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Report Confirms High Economic Value of Wild Atlantic Salmon
January 9th, 2012
An independent report concludes wild Atlantic salmon in eastern Canada are worth $255 Million

Un important rapport socio�conomique confirme la grande valeur et l�estime accord�es au saumon atlantique sauvage
January 9th, 2012
Gardner Pinfold Consulting Economists Ltd. de Halifax a conclu que le saumon atlantique sauvage avait une valeur de 255 millions de dollars et soutenait 3 872 équivalents temps plein en 2010.

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Nova Scotia Eastern Shore salmon farm proposal morally indefensible
February 2nd, 2012
The governments of Nova Scotia and Canada now propose to license a marine salmon farm near the Sheet Harbour estuary.

Live Release Only on many sections of the Miramichi
January 24th, 2012
To assure the best return to spawning areas, large sections of the Miramichi watershed will have live release rules.

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Moncton Dinner
March 24th, 2012

Maine Dinner
March 24th, 2012

Halifax Dinner
April 12th, 2012

Toronto Dinner
April 25th, 2012

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