Wednesday, 2 July 2014

Some news from across the Atlantic -,  Sure as hell nothing to report here again.


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Atlantic Salmon Federation News
  Wednesday, July 2, 2014
ASF RIVERNOTES - Water Temperatures Creeping Up
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After a slow, cold late spring, we now have warm water temperatures. Check out the salmon reports, and ASF Rivernotes updates on the possible impact of this weekend's tropical storm.
http://atlanticsalmonfederation.org/rivernotes
Scottish Government Criticized on Net Policy
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A very effective public campaign is focusing both Scottish and world attention on the netting of Atlantic salmon in Scotland while numbers are low. Check out the latest story:
http://asf.ca/scottish-government-is-breaking-eu-law-over-salmon-nets.html

The petition that has been at the core of fighting the salmon netting has made a difference. More than 20,000 have signed on. Check it out:
Returning Alewives part of Improving River Health in Maine
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An interesting article on the return of alewives to several Maine rivers focuses attention on the need for many species to be involved in river restoration.
UMaine Researchers Raft the Penobscot
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As part of a program to follow changes in the Penobscot River after the removal of the Great Works and Veazie Dams, experts explored by raft the river's new profile.
More Poaching in NL
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This time there has been more gear seized in Grey River on the south coast of NL.
Applications for Fisheries Conservation Projects
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If you are involved in river and fisheries restoration in eastern Canada, check out the opening of new applications for projects under this federal program.

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