Margaree Salmon Association
206 Cranton Crossroads, Cranton Communtity Centre B0E 1Z0 Margaree

Another good news story from our province on the left.... https://www.castanet.net//A-new-record-a-Sockeye-Salmon-ca

Article from Scotland, about the Tree/Salmon inter-dependancy, particularly referring to the Dee and repairing the riparian ecosystem. https://www.dw.com//why-the-fate-of-scotlands-s/a-55858906

Good day Everyone! There are a few things brewing in my neck of the woods (Nova Scotia) that I would like to bring to your attention. Please take a moment to re...ad the following and share. As you are likely aware, Nova Scotia is home to the king of fish, the wild Atlantic Salmon. This majestic species is rich in both cultural and social significance. Vulnerable to a variety of threats, stocks have declined globally. However, Nova Scotia has seen success in recent years due to extensive recovery and restoration efforts. It’s important to note that the lion’s share of this work has been completed by volunteers, river associations and non-profits. These conservation-minded organizations have made it their mandate to tirelessly fight to preserve Atlantic Salmon for future generations. Today the Atlantic Salmon is vulnerable for another reason. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is looking to classify several Atlantic Salmon populations within Nova Scotia as endangered under the Species At Risk Act (SARA). You may wonder why I and many others are concerned about this listing. 4 key concerns follow: FLAWED DATA NO RECOVERY PLAN RESTRICTIONS ON ACCESS LOSS OF STEWARDSHIP * See below a detailed summary of each concern. The above list is far from exhaustive. However, my hope is that after reading, you will feel as compelled as I do to discuss this important issue with your fellow anglers and local political representatives. And if you are asking yourself what you can do to help, I invite you to: 1) Join the Nova Scotia Salmon Association (NSSA) today (link in my bio). 2) Call your local political representatives to make them aware of your concerns. and; 3) Write to DFO - More instructions to follow on where and when to send your personal submissions. Make no mistake, there is strength in numbers! Please share this post and stay tuned for more information on how you can help keep our rivers open. Now is the time for us all to take a stand. Without anglers, there can be no meaningful recovery plan for our precious, wild Atlantic Salmon. Flawed Data: This listing decision is being based upon dated and incomplete data. Much has changed since the original COSEWIC listing of 2010. Significant positive trends are being witnessed on several of the rivers in question. Notably the following Eastern Cape Breton rivers: North Asby, North, Baddeck, Middle and Inhabitants River and respecting the Southern Uplands; the St. Mary’s River. No Recovery Plan: At this juncture, no meaningful management/action plan has been developed/shared by the parties for the recovery of our Atlantic Salmon. This step in the regulatory process appears to have been overlooked to date. Restrictions on Access: The Species at Risk Act (SARA) in section 32(1) limits access to the rivers in question (aka ‘residences’) and the fish (aka ‘individuals’). We cannot ignore that the nuances of how the Act is written, presents a noteworthy impediment to any meaningful recovery efforts. A SARA listing will negate the critical habitat and restoration work being completed in our province by NGO’s and countless volunteers. Loss of Stewardship: A Species at Risk listing is likely to result in the closure of these rivers to all catch and release angling, not just that for Atlantic Salmon. Anglers are allies, along with the conservation organizations they support. If they are alienated, who will make up their efforts and investments that will dwindle as a result? In addition, a primary concern for the rivers in question, as identified by DFO, is poaching. Anglers are the eyes and ears on the water and have a proven and vested interest in acting as stewards. The Atlantic Salmon cannot afford to be divorced from any group who actively fights for their preservation.

Forensic Files. What was killing all the fish? (Coho Salmon in this case). https://www.baltimoresun.com//sns-nyt-scientists-investiga

Friday at the former Swallow Bank Pool and the new Channel below Cranton Bridge

Today, (Wed. Nov. 25), on the river. After the big rain.

Invasive Species vid, from Coastal Action group. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2Iz3kDRX30&feature=share

Thursday Dec. 3, following the rain.

Forwarded by Larry Shortt, NSSA New research by the Nova Scotia Salmon Association with support from Oceans North shows that Atlantic Salmon are still returning to many rivers in Nova Scotia! The Nova Scotia Salmon Association used a cutting-edge technique called "environmental DNA" (or eDNA) sampling. Doing a salmon survey in these rivers used to mean electrofishingbasically, stunning fish with electricity and catching them. With eDNA, however, it's possible to take a wat...er sample and test it to see whether there's evidence of the species you're looking for. While this doesn't tell you how many fish there are, it's less labour intensive, and is especially useful for tracking species that are endangered or have small populations. When combined with water quality surveys, the researchers were able to show how salmon presence is linked to certain water conditions. The results show that protecting and restoring freshwater habitat will be key to seeing Atlantic Salmon thrive again. https://static1.squarespace.com//FINAL_2019+NS+Eastern+Sho

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: An e-message about this was sent to all MSA members but important for all salmon fishers to be aware of. "DFO and the Department of Environment (DOE) are moving forward with classifying the Eastern Cape Breton Atlantic Salmon as an endangered species under schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act (SARA)" Click link to see their documentation response prepared by Bill Haley, Pres. of MSA. https://www.margareesalmon.ca/2020/11/24/endangered-species/

Tuesday Nov. 22/20 BIG rain overnight. (30 to 49 mm depending on where the meter is located in Margaree) View from the Hatchery.

There are always critics, and literary, (or film), license exists but some things just are beyond the pale--at least to the aficionados in the UK. https://www.cbc.ca//british-man-shocked-and-appalled-by-fl