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T.B. Happy Fraser Award honours life-time commitment to wild Atlantic salmon conservation T.B. Happy Fraser Award winner, John Thompson (centre) with ASF President, Bill Taylor (left) and ASF Canada Chair,…

In the heart of Maine lies the Kennebec River, a waterway steeped in history and teeming with potential. History was made on the Kennebec in 1999 when the Edwards Dam…

After 29-years leading the Atlantic Salmon Federation, Bill Taylor announces his retirement  ST. ANDREWS, N.B. – After an extensive international search led by a panel of ASF U.S. and ASF…

Windsor, NS – May 15, 2024 – Early last week, two inner Bay of Fundy Atlantic salmon smolt were caught above the Avon River causeway near Windsor, Nova Scotia. The…

The removal of the Edwards Dam in 1999 marked a significant step in improving the Kennebec River’s health and economic opportunities. However, reconnecting Atlantic salmon and other sea-run fish to…

ASF, NASF, reward fishers in Greenland that send in catch totals and scale sample An ASF researcher taking a scale sample The Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF) and the North Atlantic…

Position Title:  Jed Wright Fellow Location: Atlantic Salmon Federation, Brunswick, Maine Office Schedule: 40 Hours Per Week; 12 to 15 week seasonal position starting on, or around, May 13, 2024…

ASF President Bill Taylor sat down for an extended interview with Matt Supinski on the Hallowed Waters podcast to talk about everything Atlantic salmon and his nearly three decades leading…

From Maine to West Greenland, ASF’s research programs are expanding ASF’s goal is to be a world-leader in conservation. All our programs are built on a foundation of science, and…

Newfound Sushi becomes first restaurant to join Off The Table Canada campaign Kevin Vincent isn’t afraid of a challenge. Twelve years ago, he opened western Newfoundland’s first sushi restaurant. Today,…