Letting Rivers Run Wild: Continued Monitoring of iBoF Atlantic Salmon in Black River and Irish River

ACAP Saint John will expand Atlantic salmon monitoring in the Black and Irish Rivers. In the Black River, where salmon presence is confirmed and an estimated 420 parr were previously recorded, electrofishing surveys will continue and expand to assess population and distribution. In the Irish River, following dam removal and recent salmon confirmation, targeted electrofishing and mark-recapture studies will be conducted, including PIT tagging and genetic sampling of up to 30 individuals. These efforts will provide crucial data on endangered salmon populations, their movements, and abundance, informing better management and potential habitat protection.