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Characterization of the habitat of Atlantic salmon in rivers in the Chaleur region
July 14, 2026 - The project aims to characterize and protect Atlantic salmon habitat in the Jaquet River, with the goal of completing the inventory of salmon rivers in the region by 2027. Using...
Habitat and Migration Enhancement in the Lower Nerepis River
July 14, 2026 - ACAP Saint John will advance restoration in the lower Nerepis Watershed—an important habitat corridor for Atlantic salmon, American eel, and other native fish—by implementing priority actions identified during extensive 2025...
Letting Rivers Run Wild: Continued Monitoring of iBoF Atlantic Salmon in Black River and Irish River
July 14, 2026 - In 2026, ACAP Saint John will continue monitoring endangered inner Bay of Fundy Atlantic salmon in the Black and Irish rivers, where confirmed salmon presence and conservation priority status make...
A general model for thermal refuges in Canadian Atlantic salmon rivers
July 14, 2026 - Thermal refuges—especially cold tributaries and the cool-water plumes they create—are becoming essential habitat for salmon, yet their size shifts over time and is costly to measure through field surveys or...
Salmo-K+: Innovative incubation strategy optimizing the recruitment of river microbial symbionts to maximize the resistance of stocked fry to pathogens in the natural environment.
July 14, 2026 - The Salmo K+ project aims to develop a new method for producing wild Atlantic salmon eggs that integrates the microbiota specific to the target river from the incubation stage, in...
The Dungarvon Project: Is stocking of first feeding fry an effective recovery strategy for wild Atlantic salmon populations?
July 14, 2026 - Stocking is often used to boost declining Atlantic salmon populations by releasing hatchery‑reared fish, but traditional programs can unintentionally cause genetic problems, including selection in captivity and reduced genetic diversity...
Aquatic Habitat and Riparian Restoration, Monitoring and Community Engagement in Antigonish, N.S.
July 31, 2025 - The goal of this project is to address the degraded Atlantic Salmon spawning and juvenile rearing habitats in Hartshorn Brook and North Right’s River, Antigonish County. Both of the watercourses...