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At ASF's 60th Annivesary Gala Dinner on Nov. 12, Paul Volcker, a giant in the world of economics and advisor to President Elect Barack Obama, was honored for his work in support of Atlantic salmon conservation. Check out photos of the NY dinner and Paul Volcker at:
http://asf.ca/ny2008/

In Maine, federal authorities held public hearings in Augusta and Brewer on expanding endangered listing of the Maine Atlantic salmon to the Penobscot, Kennebec and Androscoggin, plus declaring certain sections of the rivers critical habitat. An account of the Brewer hearing is at:
http://asf.ca/news.php?id=305

For the Augusta hearing, go to:
http://asf.ca/news.php?id=306

Fred Ayer's fascinating personal story related to the Penobscot Project is available from North Carolina Public Radio's THE STORY as a podcast (50 min). The mp3 file can be downloaded at:
http://thestory.org/archive/the_story_644_Rethinking_Hydropower.mp3

For Atlantic Canada and Quebec, the Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation is offering its second round of grant offerings. The deadline for accepting applications is Dec. 19
http://asf.ca/news.php?id=302

Overseas, 80 aquaculture industry stakeholders met in Edinburgh to determine common ways forward in addressing the industry's negative impacts on the environment and society. Read more at:
http://www.fishupdate.com/news.....velop_standards.html]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:41:53 salmonthink http://www.atlantic-salmon-access-point.com/forum/forum/m-51/ http://www.atlantic-salmon-access-point.com/forum/forum/m-51/#num1 http://asf.ca/news.php?id=299

For an up-to-date article on Paul Volcker's most recent activities, go to:
http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB122454498635252109-lMyQjAxMDI4MjI0MTUyNDE0Wj.html

Paul Volcker's Atlantic salmon interest is also mentioned on his Wikipedia page, along with his background, including an extended period as Chairman of the Federal Reserve.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Volcker

In Maine, federal authorities have announced public hearings taking place next week in Augusta and Brewer on the potential expanded listing for endangered status to Atlantic salmon populations in the Penobscot, Kennebec and Androscoggin rivers.
http://asf.ca/news.php?id=294

For more background, the U. S. government Atlantic salmon restoration page has links to the status report, and to the Federal Register sections on the endangered status.
http://www.nero.noaa.gov/prot_res/altsalmon/

Internationally, a major report detailing incidents and impacts of escaped farmed salmon has been released, and is available as a .pdf on ASF's website. ASF's Dr. Fred Whoriskey is one of the report authors. Go to:
http://asf.ca/news.php?id=298

The Atlantic Salmon Federation has been a pioneer in tracking salmon with acoustic tags, and this is helping to unravel the mystery of at-sea migration and mortality. Now using this technology, researchers on Canada's West Coast have tracked chinook salmon down the Columbia River and out to sea, and results were released yesterday. One article that provides some background is:
http://www.genengnews.com/news/bnitem.aspx?name=44297168

The acoustic tag technology continues to progress quickly, and is helping to expand our knowledge of many species - from Atlantic salmon to sharks and sea turtles. ]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:41:46 salmonthink http://www.atlantic-salmon-access-point.com/forum/forum/m-50/ http://www.atlantic-salmon-access-point.com/forum/forum/m-50/#num1
Who cares about Atlantic salmon? Today's Halifax Chronicle-Herald and other newspapers are carrying an Opinion Letter from the Atlantic Salmon Federation's President Bill Taylor. It asks why the Conservatives chose not to answer a set of questions on the future of wild Atlantic salmon.
http://asf.ca/news.php?id=292

There are links to the responses of other parties and individuals at the front page of ASF's site - http://asf.ca

In other developments affecting Atlantic salmon rivers, there are concerns raised about the discovery of smallmouth bass introduced into the Miramichi River system. Nearly a quarter of all salmon returning to North America spawn in the Miramichi's streams.
http://asf.ca/news.php?id=290

ASF's Dr. Fred Whoriskey is on the crisis team working to counter this threat to the Miramichi watershed, and many others are concerned and watching the issue closely, including the New Brunswick Salmon Council. Another article addressing it is:
http://miramichileader.canadaeast.com/news/article/455666

On the other side of the Atlantic there has been exciting news -for the first time in a half century, Atlantic salmon have been found in Switzerland. There has been a major restoration effort for the past two decades on the Rhine - and it shows that success can be achieved.
http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2008/10/15/Rare_wild_salmon_turns_up_in_Rhine/UPI-12241224106090/

Finally, a perspective suggesting we stop to take a breath of autumn air, and watch Atlantic salmon swimming upstream. It can be a moment of beauty, and insight into the environment and our place in it. The author suggests a visit to http://www.asf.ca for more information on Atlantic salmon.
http://asf.ca/news.php?id=293
]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:52:31 salmonthink http://www.atlantic-salmon-access-point.com/forum/forum/m-49/ http://www.atlantic-salmon-access-point.com/forum/forum/m-49/#num1 Three of the political parties – Green Party, New Democratic Party and Liberal Party – have now responded to a questionnaire from the Atlantic Salmon Federation.

Green Party - http://asf.ca/docs/uploads/greenpartyresponse.pdf

New Democratic Party - http://asf.ca/docs/uploads/ndpresponse.pdf

Liberal Party - http://asf.ca/docs/uploads/liberalresponse.pdf

As of sending this email on Friday, Oct. 10, the Conservative Party and the Bloc Quebecois have not responded to our request.

We ask YOU to judge for yourself their understanding of the issues, and to let us know what you think. Email us at asfwebworks@asf.ca
We are posting a selection of responses at:
http://atlanticsalmonfederation.org/responses.html
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