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Rivernotes August 10th, 2023
PETER DORE Aug 9, 2023 Before arriving in Newfoundland, I’d never been asked to show my fishing license. However, since coming here, I’ve been checked twice. Considering the intricate challenges…
Read MoreRivernotes – October, 19th 2023
PETER DORE Oct 18, 2023 Autumn’s palette adorns the Cheticamp River, where the foliage and the vibrant hues of the fish create a visual harmony that celebrates the season’s splendor.…
Read MoreRivernotes – August 31st, 2023
PETER DORE Aug 30, 2023 EDITOR’S NOTE As summer intensifies, our rivers heat up and fish start to seek refuge in cooler pockets. During this time, it’s essential to handle…
Read More2022 Impact Report
ASF HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2022 Aug 2, 2023 “Since our birth in 1948, we have done more than anyone for Atlantic salmon conservation. You can chart this success by looking at…
Read MoreRivernotes – November 2nd, 2023
PETER DORE Nov 1, 2023 Is there anything more satisfying than setting up a vise by the river and crafting a custom fly for the day’s adventure? EDITOR’S NOTE I…
Read MoreRivernotes – October, 27 2023
PETER DORE Oct 26, 2023 Many of the pools all across salmon country are stunning this time of year, though the rivers on Cape Breton afford us the unique opportunity…
Read MoreRivernotes – September 22, 2023
PETER DORE Sep 21, 2023 Strolling through the untouched salmon spawning grounds of the Kennebec watershed, I was transported back in time. I imagined the scene two centuries ago, with…
Read MoreRivernotes – October 5th, 2023
PETER DORE Oct 4, 2023 The site of the former Waltons Mill Dam now showcases a river flowing freely for the first time in close to two centuries. In the…
Read MoreASF detects aquaculture salmon escape in the Bay of Fundy
SEA-CAGE BREACHES PUT WILD SALMON IN NEW BRUNSWICK, MAINE, AND NOVA SCOTIA AT SERIOUS RISK Sep 5, 2023 ASF biologist Heather Perry holds a large female aquaculture escapee removed from…
Read MoreKyle Denny joins ASF as Indigenous advisor
LOOKING AT SALMON CONSERVATION WITH TWO-EYED SEEING Sep 26, 2023 With the launch of Wild Salmon Watersheds, ASF hired Kyle Denny as an Indigenous advisor to help guide the program.…
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