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In the Field: news from ASF

ASF's Maranda Nemeth receives “Partner in the Spotlight” award from NOAA

As manager of ASF’s Maine Headwaters Project, Maranda works with various partners to coordinate dam removals and other vital freshwater habitat restoration projects. This work is crucial to the survival and resiliency of wild Atlantic salmon and other migratory species in Maine, and has earned her this exciting award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Congratulations Maranda!

ASF joins major policy campaigns to protect clean water and remove dams

ASF's John Burrows has taken a leading role in two initiatives of Maine's Environmental Priorities Coalition. One seeks upgrades on water protections for several streams and rivers important to native species, including Atlantic salmon. The other asks lawmakers to support science-based solutions to dams that restrict migratory fish.

Conservationists pan N.S. Aquaculture Decision

In December the Aquaculture Review Board (ARB) held hearings on a proposed boundary expansion at Cooke Aquaculture's Rattling Beach site. The company has been operating outside the boundaries of its lease for over a decade. On Monday the board decided in favour of Cooke, drawing immediate criticism, including from ASF program director for N.S. and P.E.I. Kris Hunter.

Jed Wright Fellowship

The Jed Wright Fellow will work with ASF staff and conservation partners to gain experience and expand skills directly applicable to river and aquatic restoration in Maine.

Job tasks will include: construction oversight and reporting; site surveys and monitoring; site data entry and quality control; photo file management; operating station survey equipment; restoration site visits; fish surveys; outreach and education.

Duration: 15 weeks, preferably beginning in May 2022

Application Deadline: March 15, 2022

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Olin Fellowships

ASF's Olin Fellowships are offered annually to individuals seeking to improve their knowledge or skills in salmon-related fields to address current problems in Atlantic salmon biology, management and conservation.

The Fellowships may be applied toward a wide range of endeavors including Atlantic salmon management, graduate study, and research. Applicants do not need to be enrolled in a degree program.

Value: $1,000 - $3,000

Application Deadline: March 15, 2022

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A bright, healthy wild Atlantic salmon in June. Credit: Nick Hawkins

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