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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...

Further Assessment of the Salmon Cove River Watershed
July 31, 2025 - The Salmon Cove River watershed in Conception Bay has been surveyed in the past by both federal government (DFO) and industry (Vale NL) for potential habitat degradation and enhancement opportunities. ...

Salmon traverse upstream and downstream from Beothuk Lake dam (Exploits River)
July 31, 2025 - The Exploits River is by far the largest watershed on the island of Newfoundland, but the number of anadromous salmon that it produces per unit habitat is much lower than...

Education Strategies and Partnerships for Salmon Conservation
July 31, 2025 - Using a variety of techniques, Intervale will increase public knowledge and awareness of the importance of conserving wild Atlantic salmon and salmon habitat in NL. Staff will give at least...

Salmonid Interpretation Center, Interpretive Signage Project
July 31, 2025 - The Salmonid Interpretation Centre is an engaging and exciting attraction for guests of all ages. The highlight of the Centre is the lower observation level where visitors can experience underwater...

Fish Friends Program and WASP Fly Tying Symposium
July 31, 2025 - Education and community leaders in central Newfoundland are very interested in actively participating and collaborating in the Fish Friends program that was developed and established by the Atlantic Salmon Federation...

Implications of salmon conservation and rearing strategies on epigenetics and riparian ecosystems in New Brunswick, Canada
July 25, 2025 - River ecosystems on Canada’s East Coast face nutrient limitations, largely due to the decline in anadromous fish like Atlantic salmon, which are critical for transporting marine-derived nutrients (MDNs) that enrich...

Measuring the Effects of Habitat Restoration & Abundance Supplementation on Atlantic Salmon Populations
July 25, 2025 - A literature review and peer-reviewed publication will be completed that examines the challenges globally for Atlantic Salmon restoration. This research project ultimately aims to evaluate the outcomes and consequences of...

WATERSHADE Phase 1: Development of a policy and an implementation plan
August 3, 2023 - This project consists in implementing a restoration plan for thermal refuges on the Restigouche River watershed. In the first phase, a policy will be codeveloped for thermal refuges, namely: premices,...