ASF RIVERNOTES - End of Summer - Aug. 28, 2014

News from the Atlantic Salmon Federation

RIVERNOTES ? The End of Summer
There are hints that that some rivers may hold surprises for the fall, as the late runs of 2014 continue to enter rivers. Check out the latest information.
http://atlanticsalmonfederation.org/rivernotes/

ASF RESEARCH BLOG updated ? Interesting developments, with a satellite tag showing up, far off the Labrador coast. Plus checking for juveniles in NB. Read more.
http://asf.ca/research-in-the-field.html

Federal Government Makes Public the New Aquaculture Regulatory Regime
The government is proposing the BIGGEST change of regulation since aquaculture started in the 1970s. They also want your comments before Oct. 22. ASF has ALL the details linked to one web page.
http://asf.ca/dfo-proposes-the-new-a...on-regime.html

PEI Water Problems in Wake of Fish Kill
There has been a sense of unease after the first fish kill of the year earlier in the month. Read more about it.
http://asf.ca/water-issues-a-concern...-pei-kill.html

NB Liquor Again Steps Up to Help Wild Salmon Conservation
NB Liquor has teamed up with the Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation by earmarking money from the sale of certain wine, beer and spirits for conservation. Last year $130,000 was raised. Read more.
http://asf.ca/nb-liquor-sales-to-sup...ic-salmon.html

Newfoundland?s Hot Temperatures Bad for Salmon
An article on the lower returns highlights the extreme heat experienced by NL this year.
http://asf.ca/hot-temps-little-rain-...w-returns.html