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Smolt fence to gauge success of ongoing egg planting project in Rennies river

Recipient: Salmonid Association of Eastern Newfoundland
Approved Amount: $14,780
Year Approved: 2016

This project involves operation of a smolt fence on the Rennies River to determine the success of an ongoing egg planting project for the past four years. This year will also involve the utilization of an underwater camera to compare videos with fish counts and monitor adult returns via the fishway at the base of Quidi Vidi Lake.

Contact: Scott Nightingale, 709-722-9300, saen@nfld.com