News from the
Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF)
Aug. 7 2009

ASF today released the very latest report on returns of Atlantic salmon to North American rivers. The pattern of returns is very different from that of 2008. To read the one page report, go to:
http://asf.ca/news.php?id=426

In New Brunswick there is a developing issue about the Province's decision to reduce management of Crown Leases. CBC has coverage including written and audio perspectives from the New Brunswick Salmon Council:
http://asf.ca/news.php?id=427

An editorial on the Crown Lease issue featured this week in the Moncton Times & Transcript:
http://asf.ca/news.php?id=424

In Scotland, the Salmon & Trout Association has gained major support in a campaign to have aquaculture operations moved away from salmon rivers, especially to reduce the impact of sea lice.
http://asf.ca/news.php?id=425

In Maine, a tragic mechanical malfunction at the Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery led to the death of more than 140 adult Atlantic salmon from the endangered Pleasant River population. To read more about the disaster, go to:
http://asf.ca/news.php?id=422

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