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The Atlantic Salmon Federation is saddened
by the passing of Dr.
Wilfred Carter on March 18. He
was a giant in the world of salmon conservation for more than
a half century. ASF
intends to establish a permanent memorial fund in Dr. Carter's
name and honour .He will be missed:
Dr. Carter recognized the importance
of solving both international and local river problems, and the
effectiveness of watershed-related organizations in addressing
issues in their own region. One
such group, the Hammond
River Angling Association (HRAA)
near Saint John, New Brunswick, was recently honoured by ASF
as Affiliate of
the Year for its outstanding restoration
and education work in salmon rivers in southern New Brunswick.
Many local organizations from Connecticut
to Newfoundland, including HRAA, take a major role in delivering
ASF's Fish Friends
program to 680 classrooms. One
recent article suggests the excitement and sense of wonder the
program brings: The mystery of Atlantic salmon migration
is one of the topics addressed in the Fish Friends program. ASF is gearing up for the 2009 season of research
that is making headway in understanding the reasons for increased mortality of salmon migrating
to sea. A talk in Campbellton raises
some interesting ideas, based on the results from the past four
years.
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