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Researching temperature-dependent effects of sea lice on Atlantic Salmon
August 31, 2021 - Sea lice are a naturally occurring phenomenon whereby the parasites infect wild migrating salmon, usually without serious harm because the lice fall off when the salmon enter fresh water. Open...

Habitat improvement for important stocks on Island rivers.
August 31, 2021 - The project titled “Atlantic salmon habitat restoration and enhancement, phase two” and led by Hillsborough River Association, with $7,479 funded by ASCF, has implemented recommendations from a renewed Conservation Strategy...

Developing a model for acid-stress restoration of regional waterways on the West River.
August 31, 2021 - Nova Scotia is singularly impacted by acid rain. Because of a unique geology many of the province’s salmon streams remain seriously damaged while the problem has been resolved in most...

Nepisiguit salmon enhancement and assessment 2020
August 31, 2021 - In 2020, a project led by Nepisiguit Salmon Association with $13,000 funded by ASCF, was carried out in the Nepisiguit and area rivers. Salmon fry were stocked into the Nepisiguit,...

Characterization and protection of thermal refuge drainage areas of Matapédia River
August 31, 2021 - Our new normal (assumed to be as a result of global warming) seems to be drought conditions every summer now. The impact on migrating Atlantic salmon has the potential to...

Conserving wild Atlantic salmon and protect salmon habitat in Newfoundland and the Labrador Straits
August 30, 2021 - Using education, engagement, and signage to conserve wild Atlantic salmon and protect salmon habitat in Newfoundland and the Labrador straits. Encouraging the engagement of members of the general public in...