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Conservation and restoration of cold-water tributaries in the Ouelle River watershed
July 23, 2026 - Two major conservation initiatives are planned for the Ouelle River to protect thermal refuges and Atlantic salmon habitat, drawing on recent research and drone-based identification of cooling zones. The project...
Characterization and restoration of habitat and thermal refuges in the Gespe’gewa’gi and Wolastokuk salmon rivers
July 23, 2026 - This project aims to identify, characterize, and restore thermal refuges essential to salmon in the Wolastokuk River, using data from thermal aerial surveys conducted in 2024–2025. It includes field analyses,...
Developing a Thermal Index for the Naufrage River: Restoring Habitat Resilience and Management Strategies for Atlantic Salmon, Phase 2
July 23, 2026 - Souris and Area Branch of the PEI Wildlife Federation will continue to develop a thermal index of Naufrage River, a predominant Atlantic salmon river in their management area, by implementing...
Improving Connectivity and Enhancing Thermal Refuges to Support Atlantic Salmon Populations on the Morell River, PEI
July 23, 2026 - In 2026, Morell River Management Cooperative (MRMC) will expand their connectivity and thermal refuge enhancement work for wild Atlantic salmon in the Morell River watershed. In addition to these main...