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West River Sheet Harbour Acid Mitigation, Counting Fence & Science

Recipient: Nova Scotia Salmon Association
Approved Amount: $20,000
Year Approved: 2016

The project proposed herein (ASCF portion) is for the upgrade, operation and maintenance of a seasonal Atlantic salmon counting fence and trap as part of the West River-Sheet Harbour Acid Mitigation Project. The objective of this component of the project is to further document the success of measures taken to mitigate the impacts of acidification on returning Atlantic salmon.

Contact: Réné Aucoin, 902 252-0636, aucoinrene@gmail.com