Scotland vote, Miramichi Salmon, Photo Contest - all from ASF Sept. 18, 2014

ASF Rivernotes ? Will Scotland?s Referendum Affect Salmon?
This week?s update hits several points, including a new PHOTO CONTEST, as well as raising the question of impacts on salmon from the Scottish Referendum vote. Plus the latest on river reports across the Atlantic salmon range in North America
http://atlanticsalmonfederation.org/rivernotes/

ASF RESEARCH BLOG UPDATE ?
ASF researchers continue the process of bringing to the surface acoustic tracking devices with their valuable data, and the assessment of streams with electrofishing gear proves very successful.
http://asf.ca/research-in-the-field.html

Where have all the Miramichi Salmon Gone?
ASF and the MSA raise the alarm that salmon returns this year show the runs are in danger.

ASF?s Bill Taylor discusses the issue on CBC?s AS IT HAPPENS
http://asf.ca/bill-taylor-talks-salm...-happens-.html

Another perspective is given with coverage in video and text.
http://asf.ca/miramichi-salmon-numbe...ecord-low.html

The need for bold action is emphasized:
http://asf.ca/bold-action-needed-to-...ic-salmon.html

Four Charged in NL with Illegal Salmon Angling
Arrests and seizures of equipment for alleged salmon poaching.
http://asf.ca/four-in-nl-charged-for...n-fishing.html

PEI Extends Salmon Angling Season
Prince Edward Island has extended the salmon angling season in certain island rivers, but with some special provisions required of anglers.
http://asf.ca/salmon-angling-season-...ei-rivers.html