March 26, 2020
For the past 20 years, Atlantic salmon have been protected in Maine. Although the population is still critically endangered, science and management efforts to support salmon recovery have also benefited the entire ecosystem and local community.
Maine Department of Marine Resources, Casey Clark
We highlight examples of the "ripple effects" and benefits of Atlantic Salmon conservation for the environment and community.
When dams are removed and rivers are reconnected to the ocean, the freshwater habitat improves and ecosystems become more resilient. Removing dams and restoring watersheds also allows fish to reach their spawning grounds and access fresh and saltwater habitats to increase fish populations and build more resilient ecosystems.
Construction underway at the Lower Muskegon River restoration project site.
The Old Bailey Woods habitat restoration project along the Buffalo River.
The Detroit River. Photo: Zachary Haslick/Aerial Associates Photography, Inc.
