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The Maine Chapter of Native Fish Coalition partnered with Downeast Salmon Federation, Atlantic Salmon Federation and Maine Department of Marine Resources to develop an informational sign pertaining to Maine’s federally endangered sea-run Atlantic salmon.
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Cautionary Signage for Anglers
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Atlantic Salmon 5-Year Review
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PROTECTED RESOURCES REGULATIONS AND ACTIONS
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NOAA Fisheries designate critical habitat for Atlantic sturgeon
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The critical habitat designation will require federal agencies to consult NOAA Fisheries if they operate or fund activities that may affect designated critical habitat in more than 3,968 miles of important coastal river habitat from Maine to Florida. Atlantic sturgeon was listed under the Endangered Species Act in 2012 and is comprised of the threatened Gulf of Maine distinct population segment and the endangered New York Bight, Chesapeake Bay, Carolina, and South Atlantic distinct population segments.
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NOAA and USFWS Release Atlantic Salmon Recovery Plan
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Final Atlantic Salmon Recovery Plan 2019
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NOAA Announces Initiation of Atlantic Salmon Five-Year Status Review
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Endangered and Threatened Species; Initiation of 5-Year Review for the
Endangered Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment of Atlantic Salmon
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Maine Stream Habitat Viewer
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Maine Stream Habitat Viewer has migrated to a new website
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Down East salmon restoration efforts celebrated
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The building that houses the Downeast Salmon Federation is wearing a disguise, Dwayne Shaw says with a grin, gesturing around the sparkling building that contains the Peter Gray Hatchery, a museum, a laboratory and office space.
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Downeast Salmon Federation Releases Over 140,000 Atlantic Salmon into the East Machias River
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The Downeast Salmon Federation has just released over 140,000 juvenile Atlantic salmon, called fall parr, throughout the East Machias River watershed. These juvenile salmon were released into many streams and throughout the mainstem of the river in an effort to restore the once great run of Atlantic salmon to the East Machias River. These fish were raised at the Peter Gray Hatchery located in East Machias at the East Machias Aquatic Research Center (EMARC).
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Atlantic Salmon Federation Seeks Environmental Sustainability in 2014
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The Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF) wishes wild Atlantic salmon and those that treasure the “King of Fish” a safe and sustainable New Year. ASF has seen some success in 2013 as a charitable organization devoted to conserving wild Atlantic salmon and their environment.
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Federal Grants Boost Maine Atlantic Salmon Restoration
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The Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF) is pleased to receive $174,000 for the conservation organization’s Maine Headwaters Project from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries Center. The funds are being used to build two fishways on tributary streams as well as replacing two impassable road crossing culverts with fish-friendly bridges. Together, these projects are providing access to 5,400 lake acres and 69 river miles for Atlantic salmon and river herring such as alewives and blueback herring.
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